DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Headquarters US Air Force
Washington, DC 20330-1490
CFETP 1W0X1/A
Parts I and II
May 2001
AFSC 1W0X1/A
Weather
“Exploit The Weather For Battle”
CAREER FIELD EDUCATION
AND TRAINING PLAN
CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN
WEATHER SPECIALTY
AFSC 1W0X1/A
Table of Contents
PART I __________________________________________________________________ Page
Preface______________________________________________________________________ 1
Abbreviations/Terms Explained___________________________________________________ 2
Section A - General Information__________________________________________________ 6
Purpose
Use of the CFETP
Coordination and Approval
Section B - Career Progression and Information _____________________________________ 7
Specialty Description
Skill and Career Progression
Apprentice 3-Skill Level
Journeyman 5-Skill Level
Craftsman 7-Skill Level
Superintendent 9-Skill Level
Weather Chief Enlisted Manager (CEM)
Training Decisions
Community College of the Air Force
Career Field Path
Section C - Skill Level Training Requirements______________________________________ 16
Purpose
Specialty Qualifications
Apprentice Level Training
Journeyman Level Training
Craftsman Level Training
Superintendent Level Training
Section D - Resource Constraints________________________________________________ 21
Section E - Transitional Training Guide ___________________________________________ 22
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PART II _________________________________________________________________ Page
Section A - Specialty Training Standard __________________________________________ 23
Section B - Course Objective List _______________________________________________ 46
Section C - Support Materials __________________________________________________ 53
Section D - Training Course Index ______________________________________________ 55
Section E - MAJCOM Unique Requirements ______________________________________ 56
OPR: 335TRS/TRR
Approved by: HQ USAF/XOWR
PENNY M. BRAVERMAN, CMSgt, USAF
Air Force Career Field Manager for Weather
Supersedes: CFETP 1W0X1/A, April 99
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WEATHER SPECIALTY
AFSC 1W0X1/A
CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN
Part I
Preface
1. This Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) is a comprehensive education and
training document that identifies life-cycle education/training requirements, training support
resources, and minimum core task requirements for this specialty. The CFETP will provide
personnel a clear career path to success and will instill rigor in all aspects of career field training.
NOTE: Civilians occupying associated positions will use the CFETP Part II to support duty
position qualification training.
2. The CFETP consists of two parts. Supervisors and personnel in Operational Weather
Squadron (OWS) Training and Standardization Flights use the CFETP Part I and Part II to plan,
manage, and control training within the career field.
2.1. CFETP Part I provides information necessary for overall management of the specialty.
Section A, General Information, explains the uses of the CFETP. Section B, Career Progression
and Information, explains career progression information, duties and responsibilities, training
strategies, and career field path. Section C, Skill Level Training Requirements, associates each
skill level with specialty qualifications (e.g., knowledge, education, training, experience, and
other). Section D, Resource Constraints, includes funds, manpower, equipment, facilities,
impacts on training capability, etc. Section E, Transitional Training Guide, is not used.
2.2. CFETP Part II, Section A, Specialty Training Standard (STS), includes a listing of common
tasks applicable to Air Force Weather (AFW), a proficiency code key to describe the performance
level and knowledge level of core and non-core career field tasks taught in the formal technical
schools and Career Development Courses (CDCs), and a technical reference for each task.
Section A of the STS also identifies available standardized Qualification Training Packages
(QTP). Section B, contains course objective list and training standards supervisors will use to
determine if airmen satisfied training requirements. Section C, Support Materials, lists available
training support materials such as computer based training (CBT) modules, video training tapes,
etc. Section D, Training Course Index, lists available AFW in-residence courses, Air Force
Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning (AFIADL) courses, and Field Training
Detachment/Mobile Training Team (MTT) courses. Section E, MAJCOM Unique Requirements,
lists available MAJCOM unique courses.
3. Using guidance provided in the CFETP ensures individuals receive effective and efficient
training at the appropriate point in their career. This plan will enable us to train today’s work
force for tomorrow’s jobs. At unit level, supervisors and trainers will use the CFETP Part II to
identify, plan, and conduct training commensurate with the goals of this plan.
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ABBREVIATIONS/TERMS EXPLAINED
Advanced Training (AT). Formal course which provides individuals who are qualified in one or
more positions of their Air Force Specialty (AFS), with additional knowledge/skills to enhance
their expertise in the career field. Training is for a select number of advanced level career airmen.
Air Force Career Field Manager (AFCFM). Functional community manager for all matters
related to training and utilization of individuals within an Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).
Air Force Job Qualification Standard/Command Job Qualification Standard
(AFJQS/CJQS). A comprehensive task list that describes a particular job type or duty position.
Supervisors use this to document task qualification. The AFJQS/CJQS tasks are common to all
persons serving in the described duty position.
Air Force Specialty (AFS). A particular career field as defined within the Air Force.
Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). A five digit alphanumeric code with potential prefixes and
suffixes added to identify each career field within the Air Force.
Air Force Weather (AFW). Name of the career field organization providing weather support to
Air Force, Army, Air National Guard, and other DoD warfighters.
Airman Leadership School (ALS). The first of three career enhancement, professional military
education formal training courses teaching leadership and management principles.
Basic Military Training (BMT). Formal training to indoctrinate new Air Force personnel into
the military way of life.
Career Development Course (CDC). Independent knowledge training materials mandatory for
career progression and award of a 5-skill level.
Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP). A comprehensive, multipurpose
document encapsulating the entire spectrum of education and training for a career field. It
outlines a logical growth plan that includes training resources and is designed to make career field
training identifiable, to eliminate duplication, and to ensure the training is budget defensible.
Career Training Guide (CTG). A document that uses Task Modules (TMs) in lieu of tasks to
define performance and training requirements for a career field.
Combat Weather Team (CWT). A team of weather personnel assigned to Air Force or Army
units that provide on-site weather support at base or post level.
Combat Weather Team Operations Course (CWTOC). A formal resident course attended by
enlisted AFW personnel after serving an OWS tour of duty. This is a career progression course
teaching observation skills and support to the warfighter in a tactical environment.
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Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). An accredited institution where Air Force
personnel can earn an associate degree for the military training they receive.
Continuation Training (CT). Additional training beyond requirements with emphasis on new
forecasting techniques and seasonal forecasting challenges at present or future duty assignments.
Core Task. A task the AFCFM identifies as a minimum qualification requirement within an AFS.
Distance Learning (DL). Includes video teleseminar (VTS), video teletraining (VTT), webbased courses and computer based training (CBT). Formal courses that a training wing or a
contractor develops for export to a field location (in place of resident training) for trainees to
complete without the on-site support of the formal school instructor.
Enlisted Specialty Training (EST). A mix of formal training (technical school) and informal
training (on-the-job) to qualify and upgrade airmen in each skill level of a specialty.
Exportable Training. Additional training via computer assisted, paper text, interactive video, or
other necessary means to supplement training.
Graduate Assessment Survey (GAS). A survey sent from the technical training school to
supervisors of recent 3-skill level course graduates. Supervisors use this survey to provide
feedback on the effectiveness of the technical training course/program in meeting established
training requirements.
Initial Skills Course (ISC). A formal resident course which results in award of the 3-skill level.
Instructional System Development (ISD). A deliberate and orderly, but flexible process for
planning, developing, implementing, and managing instructional systems. It ensures personnel are
taught, in a cost efficient way, the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful job
performance.
Job Qualification Standard (JQS). The STS becomes a JQS for OJT when placed in an AF
Form 623, On-The-Job Training Record, and is used according to AFI 36-2201.
MAJCOM Functional Manager (MFM). Manager for all matters related to the training and
utilization of individuals within a particular MAJCOM and AFSC.
Master Training Plan (MTP). A comprehensive document discussing both weather and nonweather related Air Force training policies. It provides the unit level with standardized training
guidance.
Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA). The second of three career enhancement
professional military education formal training courses, teaching leadership and management
principles.
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Occupational Survey Report (OSR). A detailed report, showing the results of an occupational
survey of tasks performed within a particular AFS.
On-the-Job Training (OJT). Hands-on, over-the-shoulder training conducted to certify
personnel in both upgrade (skill level award) and job qualification (duty position certification)
training.
Operational Weather Squadron (OWS). Units formed during AFW reengineering to provide
mission-focused weather products and information to Combat Weather Teams (CWT) and
decision-makers.
Optimal Training. The ideal combination of training settings which result in the highest levels of
proficiency on specified performance requirements within the minimum time possible.
Personnel Processing Code (PPC). A personnel code used to identify special requirements
needed for an assignment to a specific duty location. They may include system specific or special
purpose training en-route to an assignment.
Professional Military Education (PME). Professional enhancement formal training,
periodically attended throughout one’s Air Force career, with a focus on leadership and
management principles.
Qualification Training (QT). Actual hands-on task performance training, designed to qualify an
individual in a specific duty position. This portion of the dual channel, on-the-job training
program occurs both during and after the upgrade training process. It is designed to provide
those skills required to perform the job.
Qualification Training Package (QTP). An instructional package designed for use at the unit
to qualify, or aid qualification in a duty position or program, or on a piece of equipment. It may
be printed, computer-based, or in other audiovisual media. All QTPs will have three sections:
Trainee Workbook, Trainer’s Guide, and Evaluation Package. Column 2 of the STS indicates
what line items have associated QTPs.
Resource Constraints. Resource deficiencies, such as money, facilities, time, manpower, and
equipment, which may preclude desired training from being delivered.
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA). The third of three career enhancement
professional military education formal training courses, teaching leadership and management
principles.
Skills Training. A formal course, which results in the award of a skill level.
Specialty Training. A mix of formal training (technical school), and informal training (OJT), to
qualify and upgrade airmen in the award of a skill level.
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Specialty Training Package and COMSEC Qualification Training Package. A composite of
lesson plans, test material, instructions, policy, doctrine, and procedures necessary to conduct
training. These packages are prepared by AETC, approved by National Security Agency (NSA),
and administered by qualified communications security (COMSEC) maintenance personnel.
Specialty Training Standard (STS). An Air Force publication that describes the skills and
knowledge airmen in a particular AFS need on the job. It further serves as a contract between
AETC and the user to show overall training requirements for an AFSC that are taught in formal
schools and learned through correspondence courses.
Standard. An exact value, a physical entity, or an abstract concept, established and defined by
authority, custom, or common consent to serve as a reference, model, or rule in measuring
quantities or qualities, establishing practices or procedures, or evaluating results. A fixed,
measurable quantity or quality.
Standardized Training Checklist (STC). Standardized guidance to help trainers teach and
locally qualify trainees at the unit level, on various subject areas critical to career field success.
Subject Matter Expert (SME). An individual with the knowledge and/or skills to be considered
an expert on a particular subject.
Task Module (TM). A group of tasks performed within an Air Force specialty that are
performed together and that require common knowledge, skills, and abilities. An identification
code and a statement identify TMs.
Technical Training. Training in one or more of the tasks in an Air Force specialty description
conducted in formal schools, field training detachments, and through organized on-the-job
training programs. Distinguished from flying, basic military, and professional training. Formal or
resident technical training is conducted in an officially designated course in accordance with
appropriate course charts, training standards, and training objectives.
Total Force. All collective Air Force components (active, reserve, guard, and civilian elements)
of the United States Air Force.
Training and Standardization Flight. A unit within an OWS dedicated to development of
regional specific standardized training programs, effective utilization of contract trainers, and
management of duty position local qualification training, upgrade training (i.e., documentation
process, etc.), continuation training, formal training allocations, and all other OWS training needs.
Training Capacity. The capability of an organization to provide training on a specified set of
requirements, based on the availability of resources.
Training Planning Team (TPT). Comprised of the same personnel as a U&TW, however TPTs
are more intimately involved in training development, and the range of issues is greater than is
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normal in the U&TW forum.
Training Requirements Analysis. A detailed analysis of tasks required for a particular AFS to
be included in the training decision process.
Training Setting. The type of forum in which training is provided (formal resident school, onthe-job, field training, mobile training team, self-study, etc.).
Upgrade Training (UGT). Mandatory training that leads to attainment of a higher level of
proficiency and award of a higher skill level.
Utilization and Training Pattern. A depiction of the training provided to and the jobs
performed by personnel throughout their tenure within a career field or Air Force specialty.
There are two types of patterns: 1) Current pattern, which is based on the training provided to
incumbents and the jobs to which they have been and are assigned; and 2) Alternate pattern,
which considers proposed changes in manpower, personnel, and training policies.
Utilization and Training Workshop (U&TW). A forum where AFCFMs, MFMs, SMEs, and
AETC training personnel determine career ladder training requirements, and produce an STS.
Section A - General Information
1. Purpose. This CFETP provides information necessary for AFCFMs, MFMs, commanders,
training managers, supervisors and trainers to plan, develop, manage, and conduct an effective
career field training program. This plan outlines the training individuals in this AFS should
receive in order to develop and progress throughout their career. This plan identifies initial skills,
upgrade, qualification, advanced, proficiency, and MAJCOM unique training. Initial skills training
is the AFS specific training an individual receives upon entry into the Air Force, or upon
retraining into this specialty for award of the 3-skill level. AETC conducts this training at Keesler
AFB, MS. Upgrade training identifies the mandatory courses, task qualification requirements,
and correspondence course completion requirements for award of the 5-, 7-, and 9-skill levels.
Qualification training is actual hands-on task performance training designed to qualify an airman
in a specific duty position. This training program occurs both during and after the upgrade
training process. The training program design is to provide the performance skills/knowledge
required on the job. Advanced training is formal specialty training used to increase proficiency of
selected airmen. Proficiency training is additional training, either in-residence or exportable
advanced training courses, or OJT, provided to personnel to increase their skills and knowledge
beyond the minimum required for upgrade. The purposes of a CFETP include:
1.1. Serves as a management tool to plan, manage, conduct, and evaluate a career field training
program. This is used to help supervisors identify training at the appropriate point in an airman’s
career.
1.2. Identifies task and knowledge training requirements for each skill level in the specialty, and
recommends education and training throughout each phase of an individual’s career.
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1.3. Lists training courses available in the specialty, and identifies sources of training and the
training delivery method.
1.4. Identifies major resource constraints that impact full implementation of the desired career
field training process.
2. Use of the CFETP. MFMs and supervisors will use this plan at all levels to ensure
comprehensive and cohesive training programs are available for each individual in the specialty.
2.1. AETC training personnel will develop and/or revise formal resident, non-resident, field and
exportable training, based on requirements established by the users and documented in the CFETP
Part II. They will work with the AFCFM to develop acquisition strategies for obtaining resources
needed to provide the identified training.
2.2. MFMs will ensure their training programs complement the CFETP mandatory initial,
upgrade, and proficiency requirements. Resident training, OJT, contract training, or exportable
courses can satisfy identified requirements. MAJCOM unique training to support this AFSC must
be listed in the CFETP Part II.
2.3. Each individual will complete the mandatory training requirements specified in this plan
based on skill level. Use the lists of courses in the CFETP Part II as a reference to support
training.
3. Coordination and Approval. The AFCFM is the CFETP approval authority. MFMs will
identify and coordinate with the AFCFM, HQ AFWA, and AETC Training Managers on career
field training requirements. The AFCFM for this specialty will initiate an annual review of this
document to AETC, HQ AFWA, and MFMs to ensure currency and accuracy. Using the courses
listed in the CFETP Part II they will eliminate duplicate training.
Section B - Career Progression and Information
4. Specialty Description. AFW provides weather data and information to the DoD and other
governmental agencies. Per Air Force and Joint Doctrine, AFW provides atmospheric and space
weather decision assistance to enhance combat effectiveness at strategic, operational, and tactical
levels. AFW’s primary mission is to provide weather information for anticipation and exploitation
of weather conditions. Personnel collect, analyze, and disseminate weather information. They
accomplish this using weather observations, atmospheric and space sensing instruments, weather
radar and satellite imagery, meteorological computer workstations, and products provided by
military, national, and international weather centers.
4.1. Specialty Summary. AFW performs and manages the collection, analysis, and forecast of
space weather conditions, and the tailoring and communication of weather data. AFW supports
the air, land warfare, space, and special operations of the Air Force, Army, Joint, and other DoD
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operations.
4.2. Duties and Responsibilities.
4.2.1. Apprentice. Apprentices training into AFW, by completion of the Weather Forecaster
Apprentice Course, are assigned only to an Operational Weather Squadron (OWS), where they
will be teamed with an experienced trainer for extensive qualification and upgrade training. They
analyze atmospheric and space data and information using weather sensors and direct readouts,
satellite imagery, radar imagery, and computer generated graphics from weather communication
equipment. They perform meteorological watch for regional specific weather parameters
affecting regional areas, ranges, routes, local bases, etc. Apprentices assist in preparing regional
forecasts, weather watches, weather warnings, and weather advisories. They provide flight
information and briefings when requested. If assigned to a CWT they must attend and complete
the in-residence Combat Weather Team Operations Course (CWTOC) prior to their first
assignment to one of these units.
4.2.2. Journeyman. Journeymen upgraded prior to AFW reengineering may be assigned to a
CWT, OWS, or strategic center. Journeymen upgraded under the reengineered AFW career path
can only be assigned to an OWS. If assigned to a CWT they must attend and complete the inresidence CWTOC prior to their first assignment to one of these units.
4.2.2.1. Journeymen assigned to a CWT will observe, collect, analyze, and predict atmospheric
and space weather conditions. They enhance training and combat operations by integrating their
knowledge of their supported warfighter’s weapons system, tactics, and weather sensitivities to
provide tailored weather analyses and predictions. Journeymen exploit training opportunities.
Journeymen monitor and operate atmospheric and space weather equipment. They monitor
specific weather parameters affecting local area, ranges, and routes. Journeymen forecast local
area, mesoscale and synoptic weather features, and severe weather potential. They give briefings
on general weather conditions and forecasts to aircrews. They maintain proficiency in basic
combat field skills, including tactical weather equipment operation and operator maintenance.
4.2.2.2. Journeymen assigned to an OWS will collect, analyze, and predict atmospheric and space
weather conditions. Journeymen exploit training opportunities. Journeymen monitor atmospheric
and space weather sensors and direct readouts. They monitor regional weather parameters
affecting regional area, ranges, and routes. Journeymen forecast local area, mesoscale and
synoptic weather features, and severe weather potential, and brief general weather conditions and
forecasts to aircrews.
4.2.3. Craftsman. Due to their typically broad base of experience, craftsmen may be assigned to
any level within AFW.
4.2.3.1. Craftsmen assigned to a CWT manage a variety of weather operations. They observe,
collect, analyze and predict atmospheric and space weather conditions. Craftsmen enhance
training and combat operations by providing tailored weather analyses and predictions. They
analyze weather parameters, and predict conditions that meet atmospheric and space weather
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warning and forecast criteria. Craftsmen monitor and operate atmospheric and space weather
equipment, and analyze radar and satellite imagery for specific weather parameters and patterns
affecting the battlefield, local area, ranges, routes, targets, and spaced-based systems. Craftsmen
provide mission forecasts and briefings with the primary purpose of providing the warfighter the
opportunity to anticipate and exploit weather conditions for specific mission needs. Craftsmen
maintain proficiency in basic combat field skills, including tactical weather equipment operation
and operator maintenance. They provide enlisted technical leadership to ensure they meet AFW
standards. They manage and adapt the use of weather resources to meet differing mission
requirements. Craftsmen schedule personnel for routine duties, severe weather duties, mission
standby, and training. They assume a vital mentorship responsibility. In this capacity, they
provide a clear vision of career choices and progression to enlisted weather personnel.
4.2.3.2. Craftsmen assigned to an OWS or strategic center manage weather operations. They
analyze weather parameters, and predict conditions that meet atmospheric and space weather
warning and forecast criteria. Craftsmen monitor and operate atmospheric and space weather
sensors and direct readouts, and analyze radar and satellite imagery for specific weather
parameters and patterns affecting the battlefield, regional area, ranges, routes, targets, and spacebased systems. They provide enlisted technical leadership to ensure they meet AFW standards.
Craftsmen manage and adapt the use of weather resources to meet differing mission requirements.
They schedule personnel for routine duties, severe weather duties, mission standby, and training.
Craftsmen assume a vital mentorship responsibility. In this capacity, they provide a clear vision of
career choices and progression to enlisted weather personnel.
4.2.4. Superintendent. Superintendents provide technical oversight and functional management.
Superintendents ensure compliance with AFW standardization, and incorporate management
principles to maintain quality weather support, products, operations, and activities. They
formulate tactics and programs to exploit and adapt weather operations to mission requirements.
Superintendents manage and adapt the use of weather resources to meet differing mission
requirements. They schedule personnel for routine duties, severe weather duties, mission standby,
and training. Superintendents assume a vital mentorship responsibility. In this capacity, they
provide a clear vision of career choices and progression to enlisted weather personnel.
4.2.5. Weather Chief. Weather chiefs formulate tactics and programs to exploit and adapt
weather operations to mission requirements. In this capacity, they provide a clear vision of career
choices and progression to enlisted weather personnel. Chiefs may be assigned to an OWS,
Strategic Center, or MAJCOM. They provide technical and weather operations leadership, as
well as mentorship.
5. Skill andCareer Progression. Continuous training and timely progression from the
apprentice to the superintendent skill levels are vital to the Air Force’s ability to accomplish its
mission. All personnel involved in training must do their part to plan, manage, and conduct an
effective training program. This section explains how enlisted weather personnel typically receive
training at appropriate points in their career and progress to each skill level. Although all
personnel have a responsibility for training and development, certain key individuals in the work
center will be primarily responsible for continuously improving skill proficiency by exploiting
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training opportunities. These individuals include members of the OWS Standardization and
Training Flight, individuals appointed trainers and/or task certifiers, supervisors, and the CWT
commander. Section C lists mandatory requirements for upgrade.
5.1. Apprentice 3-Skill Level. Apprentices are awarded a 3-skill level upon completion of the
ISC at Keesler AFB, MS. At their first duty station, apprentices will work with a qualified
trainer(s) to enhance task skills and knowledge. Trainers and supervisors will use developed
training plans (using the AFWA/DNT standard training plan as the initial starting point), QTPs,
and CDCs that systematically train newly assigned apprentices in a standardized manner.
Apprentices must enter continuation training to broaden their technical expertise and typically
attend the CWTOC at about the 1-year point if assigned to a CWT. The primary task of
apprentices is to complete their qualification and upgrade training to become productive members
of the AFW workforce. When task certifiers certify task proficiency, apprentices may perform
these tasks without direct supervision.
5.2. Journeyman 5-Skill Level. Journeymen perform a wide range of duties depending on
where they are assigned. Journeymen will begin to serve in supervisory positions in addition to
performing the technical tasks of the career field. Apprentices are entered into a 5-skill level
upgrade training status upon arrival at their first duty location. This upgrade training for
apprentices primarily consists of completing 15 months of OJT (9 months if a retrainee),
mandatory CDCs, and QTPs. Journeymen will enter continuation training to broaden their
technical expertise and typically attend the CWTOC at about the 18 month to 2-year point. The
CWTOC is mandatory before arrival at a CWT. They will normally complete ALS at about the 5year point in their career. Journeymen should consider pursuing a CCAF associate degree in
Applied Weather Technology.
5.3. Craftsman 7-Skill Level. Craftsmen can expect to assume increasing supervisory and
management responsibilities in addition to performing the technical tasks of the career field. They
may also be assigned to work in staff positions. On the date they are awarded a line number for
promotion to SSgt, journeymen are entered into 7-skill level upgrade training status. To be
awarded the 7-skill level, journeymen must be in upgrade training status for 12 months (12
months if a retrainee) then complete the 7-level Weather Craftsman Course. The 7-skill level is
awarded upon course graduation. The 7-level craftsman increases technical expertise through
OJT and QTPs. In addition, a craftsman takes appropriate continuation training courses as
needed to perform their duties. When selected for promotion to TSgt, craftsmen are eligible to
complete the NCOA. Continued academic education through CCAF and higher degree programs
is encouraged. Annually, Air Force selects a certain percentage of MSgts to attend the SNCOA.
5.4. Superintendent 9-Skill Level. Superintendents can be expected to fill a broad range of
positions such as NCOIC, MAJCOM staff jobs, Operations Superintendents, etc.
Superintendents increase their managerial expertise through a variety of training sources and
QTPs. Continued proficiency training should focus on coordination and allocation of weather
resources and training to exploit and adapt weather operations to mission requirements. Courses
in budget, manpower, resources, and personnel management are also useful. Additional higher
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education and completion of courses outside of the AFSC are recommended. Individuals are
awarded the 9-skill level upon sew-on of SMSgt.
5.5. Weather Chief Enlisted Manager (CEM). CEMs are normally assigned to staff duties as
Functional or Operations Managers at MAJCOMs, Field Operating Agency (i.e., Air Force
Weather Agency), Major Army Commands (MACOM), and Headquarters U. S. Air Force. Upon
selection to CMSgt, they should attend a MAJCOM or related Chief Orientation Program to gain
broader experience in assignments, manpower, and other critical Air Force issues. CMSgts
assume a vital mentorship responsibility, and, in this capacity, they provide a clear vision of career
choices and progression to enlisted weather personnel. They provide technical and weather
operations leadership. Under reengineering, CMSgts may be assigned to an OWS or strategic
center. Additional higher education and completion of courses outside of the AFSC are
recommended.
6. Training Decisions. Air Staff, HQ AFWA, MFMs, USAIC, and AETC Training Managers
make training decisions in a combined effort using the building block training philosophy (simple
to complex). Decisions encompass the entire spectrum of training for the weather career field and
determine how, where, and when to meet training requirements, reduce duplication, and eliminate
disjointed approaches to training. To define AFW training requirements a U&TW was held in
Nov 00 at the Joint Weather Training Complex, Keesler AFB. As a result of this meeting, AFW
defined the requirements for the CWTOC, standardized the OWS training strategy, and
streamlined the CDCs and QTPs.
6.1. Initial Skills. The ISC, Weather Forecaster Apprentice Course, fulfills the initial skills
training for Air Force weather personnel. The course was review during the U&TW and no
changes were initiated.
6.2. 5-Skill Level Upgrade Training. The U&TW revised the requirements for the 5-level
CDC to reflect the changes made in deleting duplication with the QTPs. The revised CDC will
consist of material covering climatology, general meteorology, and analysis. Graduates of the
Weather Forecaster Apprentice Course will complete the revised CDC.
6.3. Combat Weather Team Operations Course (CWTOC). This course prepares
journeyman/craftsman to perform weather observing skills, to tailor products for specialized local
support concentrating on the weather’s impact to the supported mission, and to work in deployed
environments. For graduates of the new Weather Forecaster Apprentice ISC, this course is
mandatory before being assigned to a CWT for the first time. To meet the combat field skills
required for Army assignments, AF/XOWR and the Army are discussing developing a separate
course and propose stand-up of the course in the summer of 2002.
6.4. 7-Skill Level Upgrade Training. Training requirements include completion of the 7-skill
level Weather Craftsman Course. This course consists of training in weather operations
management and mission critical weather team leadership.
6.5. QTPs. The U&TW evaluated, recommended streamlining, and prioritized QTP modules.
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They are listed in column 2 of the STS. Units will use QTPs in upgrade training, recurring
training, task certification, and proficiency training, if available.
6.6. Training Plans. HQ AFWA/DNTR developed a Master Training Plan (MTP) for the OWS
and CWT to be used as a standard starting point for units. The OWS and CWT will use this MTP
to start their unit training plan and add items as needed. HQ AFWA/DNTR is responsible for
revising the MTP as needed. Revisions may be needed often in the next few years as reengineered
units mature and their training requirements are more clearly defined. Use the MTP with available
QTPs, OJT, and other training methods to meet unit training requirements. Part of the MTP will
be STCs to help locally qualify AFW personnel on various subject areas critical to career field
success.
6.7. Special Notes.
6.7.1. AETC Interest Items.
6.7.1.1. Graduate Assessment Surveys. 81TRG/TGET sends Graduate Assessment Surveys out
to supervisors of ISC graduates. They are a source of valuable feedback to the schoolhouse,
often resulting in training improvement initiatives. Supervisors should ensure they respond to
these surveys.
6.7.1.2. Training Report Cards. Training Report Cards are sent to the gaining Wing. These
report cards contain detailed information on student progress in both specialty training and
military training. They are a valuable source of information for gaining supervisors of recent ISC
graduates.
7. CCAF. This program provides the opportunity to obtain an Associates Degree in Applied
Science, Weather Technology. CCAF automatically enrolls BMT graduates in this program. In
addition to its associate degree program, CCAF offers the following:
7.1 Occupational Instructor Certification. Upon completion of instructor qualification
training, consisting of the instructor methods course and supervised practice teaching, CCAF
instructors who possess an Associates Degree or higher may be nominated by their school
commander/commandant for certification as an occupational instructor.
7.2. Trade Skill Certification. When CCAF students separate or retire, a trade skill
certification is awarded for their primary occupational specialty. CCAF uses a competency-based
assessment process for trade skill certification at one of four proficiency levels: apprentice,
journeyman, craftsman/supervisor, or master craftsman/manager. All are transcribed on the
CCAF transcript.
7.3. Degree Requirements. The Weather Technology program (8FYY) applies to AFSC
1W0X1/A. The ISC graduate should contact the local education office for the latest information
on semester hours earned for completing the Weather Apprentice or Weather Forecaster
Apprentice Course. Before completing an Associates Degree, the 5-level must be awarded and
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the following requirements must be met:
Semester Hours
Technical Education . .......... ............ ........... .......... ........... ...................... ........... ..........
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Leadership, Management, and Military Studies ........ ........... ...................... ........... ..........
6
Physical Education ... .......... ............ ........... .......... ........... ...................... ........... ..........
4
General Education.... .......... ............ ........... .......... ........... ...................... ........... ..........
15
Program Elective...... .......... ............ ........... .......... ........... ...................... ........... ..........
15
Technical Education; Leadership, Management, and Military
Studies; or General Education
Total .. ...... .... ......... .......... ............ ........... .......... ........... ...................... ........... ..........
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7.3.1. Technical Education. (24 Semester Hours): A minimum of 12 semester hours of
Technical Core subjects/courses must be applied and remaining semester hours applied from
Technical Core/Technical Elective subjects and courses.
7.3.2. Leadership, Management, and Military Studies. (6 Semester Hours): PME and/or
civilian management courses.
7.3.3. Physical Education. (4 Semester Hours): BMT satisfies this requirement.
7.3.4. General Education. (15 Semester Hours): Applicable courses must meet the criteria for
application of courses to the General Education Requirements (GER), and be in agreement with
the definitions of applicable General Education subjects/courses as provided in the CCAF General
Catalog.
7.3.5. Program Elective. (15 Semester Hours): Satisfied with applicable Technical Education;
Leadership, Management, and Military Studies; or General Education subjects/courses, including
natural science courses meeting GER application criteria. Six semester hours of CCAF degree
applicable technical credit otherwise not applicable to this program may be applied. See the
CCAF General Catalog for details regarding the Associate Degree in Applied Science, Weather
Technology (8FYY).
7.4. Off-duty Education. Additional off-duty education is a personal choice that is encouraged
for all. Individuals desiring to become an Air Education and Training Command Instructor should
be actively pursuing an Associates Degree. A degreed faculty is necessary to maintain
accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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8. Career Field Path.
8.1. Enlisted Career Path/AFW Enlisted Career Flow.
Education and Training Requirements
Basic Military Training school
Apprentice Technician School (3-Skill
Level)
Upgrade To Journeyman (5-Skill Level)
- Duty position qualified (using OJT and
QTPs when available)
- 15 months OJT (9 months, if retrainee)
- Complete CDC
Combat Weather Team Operations Course
(CWTOC) (Minimum)
- Must attend before CWT assignment
Airman Leadership School (ALS)
- Must be SrA , 48 months TIS or SSgt Select
– Resident graduation is prerequisite to sew on
SSgt (Active Duty Only)
Upgrade To Craftsman (7-Skill Level)
- Must be SSgt
- 12 months OJT (12 months, if retrainee)
- Complete Weather Craftsman Course
- Must be SSgt Select to start UGT
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
(NCOA)
- Must be TSgt or TSgt Select
- Resident graduation is prerequisite to sew on
MSgt (Active Duty Only)
USAF Senior NCO Academy (SNCOA)
- Must be a MSgt or above
- Resident graduation is prerequisite to sew on
CMSgt (Active Duty Only)
Upgrade To Superintendent (9-Skill Level)
- Upon sew on of SMSgt
Chief Enlisted Manager (CEM)
Rank
Earliest
Sew-On
Amn
A1C
A1C/SrA
Average
Sew-On
High Year
Of Tenure
(HYT)
6 Months
16 Months
28 Months
3 Years
10 Years
Trainer
- ALS not required (appoint most qualified individual)
- Task certified
- Must attend Base-level or Train-the-Trainer Course
- Must be appointed in writing by Commander
7.5 Years
20 Years
SSgt
3 Years
TSgt
5 Years
12.5 Years
22 Years
MSgt
8 Years
16 Years
24 Years
Certifier
- Possess 5-skill level
- Must be SSgt or civilian equivalent
- Must attend Base-level or Train-the-Certifier Course
- Must be appointed in writing by Commander
- Be a person other than the trainer
- May certify core or critical tasks
SMSgt
11 Years
19.2 Years
26 Years
CMSgt
14 Years
21.5 Years
30 Years
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Enlisted Career Path Chart
Training/Promotion Path
Apprentice
(3-level)
Formal
Courses
Craftsman
(7-level)
Forecaster Course
or
CWTO Course
ISC
5-Level
UGT
UGT
Journeyman
(5-level)
Craftsman
Course
Chief Enlisted
Manager (CEM)
Superintendent
(9-level)
Award 9-level upon
sew on of SMSgt
Award 7-level
Award 5-level
OJT/CDC
PME
Airman Leadership
School (ALS)
BMT
Senior NCO Academy
(SNCOA)
NCO Academy (NCOA)
Completion of ALS in-residence
required to sew on SSgt (AD only)
Must be TSgt or TSgt select to attend NCOA, completion
in-residence required to sew on MSgt (AD only)
CEM codes are awarded
to qualified CMSgt and
CMSgt (select)
Must be SMSgt or SMSgt select to attend SNCOA, some selected MSgt
may also attend, must complete in-residence to sew on CMSgt (AD only)
CMSgt
HYT 30 years
SMSgt
HYT 26 years
HYT 24 years
MSgt
TSgt
HYT 22 years
Rank
SSgt
SrA
HYT 20 years
HYT 10 years (up to 12 years if paid an SRB)
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A1C
AMN
= average sew-on point
AB
Reenlistment/Retraining Timeline
1st Term Airman
4-year
Enlistee
2nd Term Airman
Career Airman
SRP consideration at 35 months TIS
Request CJR 35-43 months TIS
Request retraining at 35 months TIS
Reenlist
Reenlist
Reenlist, timing dependent on length of 2nd and subsequent reenlistments
SRP consideration at 57 months TIS
Request CJR 59-67 months TIS
Request retraining at 59 months TIS
6-year
Enlistee
2nd Term and Career Airmen SRP
Consideration 13 Months Before ETS
Reenlist, timing dependent on length of 2nd and subsequent reenlistments
Reenlist
Reenlist
Check with MPF for most current bonuses
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1
2
Selective Reenlistment Bonus
Selective Reenlistment Bonus
Selective Reenlistment Bonus
Zone A
Zone B
Zone C
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Section C - Skill Level Training Requirements
9. Purpose. Skill level training requirements are defined in terms of task and knowledge
requirements. This section outlines the specialty qualification requirements for each skill level in
broad, general terms and establishes the mandatory requirements for entry, award, and retention
of each skill level. The specific task and knowledge training requirements are identified in the
CFETP Part II, Section A and B of this CFETP.
10. Specialty Qualifications.
10.1. Apprentice Level Training:
10.1.1. Specialty Qualification. The AFW career field covers the techniques involved in
collecting, analyzing, and disseminating weather information, including forecasts of weather
conditions in the atmosphere and space. This includes the use of weather observations,
atmospheric and space sensing instruments, weather radar and satellite imagery, meteorological
computer workstations, and products provided by military, national, and international weather
centers. Agencies supported are the Air Force, Army, Joint, and DoD conventional and Special
Operations at Air Force and Army locations worldwide.
10.1.1.1. Knowledge. Critical knowledge items include characteristics and principles of
atmospheric and space weather, observation, analysis, prediction, and dissemination of weather
information, operation of fixed and deployable meteorological or space weather systems, weather
communications systems, use of weather products, and operator maintenance of weather
equipment and instruments.
10.1.1.2. Education. For entry into this AFS, completion of high school with courses in
computer science, physics, chemistry, earth science, geography, and mathematics is desirable.
10.1.1.3. Training. Initial skills training in this specialty consist of the tasks and knowledge
provided in the 3-skill level resident course located at Keesler AFB, MS. Tasks and knowledge
training requirements are identified in the Specialty Training Standard, in Part II, Sections A and
B. Individuals must complete the initial skills, Weather Forecaster Apprentice Course for award
of this AFSC. For award of suffix A at the 3- or 5-skill level, completion of either the Forecaster
Course or the Weather Forecaster Apprentice Course.
10.1.1.4. Experience. Graduate of initial skills course.
10.1.1.5. Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:
10.1.1.5.1. For entry into this specialty:
10.1.1.5.1.1. Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and
Standards.
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10.1.1.5.1.2. Ability to speak distinctly.
10.1.1.5.2. For entry, award, and retention of these AFSCs:
10.1.1.5.2.1. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20.
10.1.1.5.2.2. Eligibility for a Secret security clearance according to AFI 31-501, Personal
Security Management Program, is mandatory.
10.1.2. Training Sources and Resources. Mandatory knowledge for the 3-skill level is part of
the Weather Forecaster Apprentice Course curriculum. Training requirements satisfied by this
training are listed in the CFETP Part II, Section A and B, for award of the 3-skill level. Job
qualification and skill proficiency training are provided by OJT using QTPs, if available.
10.1.3. Implementation. Entry into training occurs upon completion of basic training or an
approved retraining from another AFSC. Basic trainees selected for the AFSC are screened
during basic training to ensure they meet the minimum requirements for entry and award of this
AFSC. The 3-skill level is awarded upon completion of the ISC, Weather Forecaster Apprentice
Course.
10.2. Journeyman Level Training:
10.2.1. Specialty Qualification. The AFW career field covers the techniques involved in
collecting, analyzing, and disseminating weather information, including forecasts of weather
conditions in the atmosphere and space. This includes the use of weather observations,
atmospheric and space sensing instruments, weather radar and satellite imagery, meteorological
computer workstations, and products provided by military, national, and international weather
centers. Agencies supported are the Air Force, Army, Joint, and DoD conventional and Special
Operations at Air Force and Army locations worldwide.
10.2.1.1. Knowledge. Critical knowledge items include characteristics and principles of
atmospheric and space weather, observation, analysis, prediction, and dissemination of weather
information, operation of fixed and deployable meteorological or space weather systems, weather
communications systems, use of weather products, and operator maintenance of weather
equipment and instruments.
10.2.1.2. Education. For entry into this AFS, completion of high school with courses in
computer science, physics, chemistry, earth science, geography, and mathematics is desirable.
10.2.1.3. Training. Individuals must complete the following for upgrade to the 5-skill level: the
5-skill level CDC, and a minimum of 15 months UGT (9 months UGT for retrainees). Additional
qualification training becomes necessary when personnel transfer to another duty position, the unit
mission changes, a new piece of equipment is employed, or anytime new techniques or procedures
are developed. Completion of all core tasks identified in the STS and successful completion of
the 5-skill level CDC. For award of suffix A at the 3- or 5-skill level, completion of the Weather
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Forecaster Apprentice Course or the current Forecaster Course by personnel who attended the
Weather Apprentice Course prior to reengineering.
10.2.1.4. Experience.
10.2.1.4.1 1W051. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1W031. Also experience
performing functions such as observing, analyzing, and disseminating atmospheric or space
weather data and information; or performing meteorological watch.
10.2.1.4.2. 1W051A. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1W031A. Also experience
performing functions such as observing, forecasting, analyzing, and disseminating atmospheric or
space weather data and information; or performing meteorological watch.
10.2.1.5. Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:
10.2.1.5.1. For entry into this specialty:
10.2.1.5.1.1. Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and
Standards.
10.2.1.5.1.2. Ability to speak distinctly.
10.2.1.5.2. For entry, award, and retention of these AFSCs:
10.2.1.5.2.1. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20.
10.2.1.5.2.2. Eligibility for a Secret security clearance according to AFI 31-501, Personal
Security Management Program, is mandatory.
10.2.2. Training Sources and Resources. Successful completion of the CDCs satisfies most of
the knowledge requirements required for upgrade to the 5-skill level. The STS in Part II, of this
CFETP and QTPs provide the knowledge and task requirements for qualification in a particular
duty position. Core tasks identified in the STS must be completed prior to upgrade to the 5-skill
level.
10.2.3. Implementation. Enrollment in the CDCs takes place after completion of the ISC and
arrival at the first permanent duty station. Successful completion of the CDCs, completion of
appropriate 5-skill level STS tasks, and 15 months experience (9 months for retrainees) in the
duty position assigned are required for upgrade to the 5-skill level.
10.3. Craftsman Level Training:
10.3.1. Specialty Qualification. The AFW career field covers the techniques involved in
collecting, analyzing, and disseminating weather information, including forecasts of weather
conditions in the atmosphere and space. This includes the use of weather observations,
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atmospheric and space sensing instruments, weather radar and satellite imagery, meteorological
computer workstations, and products provided by military, national, and international weather
centers. Agencies supported are the Air Force, Army, Joint, and DoD conventional and Special
Operations at Air Force and Army locations worldwide.
10.3.1.1. Knowledge. Critical knowledge items include characteristics and principles of
atmospheric and space weather, observation, analysis, prediction, and dissemination of weather
information, operation of fixed and deployable meteorological or space weather systems, weather
communications systems, use of weather products, and operator maintenance of weather
equipment and instruments.
10.3.1.2. Education. For entry into this AFS, completion of high school with courses in
computer science, physics, chemistry, earth science, geography, and mathematics is desirable.
10.3.1.3. Training. Upgrade training to the 7-skill level consists of a minimum of 12 months
UGT (12 months UGT for retrainees) before being eligible to begin the 7-skill level craftsman
course. Total 12 months UGT (12 months UGT for retrainees). Completion of all core tasks
identified in the STS and successful completion of the 7-skill level craftsman course,
10.3.1.4. Experience. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1W051A. Also experience
performing functions such as forecasting or supervising space or atmospheric weather operations.
10.3.1.5. Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:
10.3.1.5.1. For entry into this specialty:
10.3.1.5.1.1. Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and
Standards.
10.3.1.5.1.2. Ability to speak distinctly.
10.3.1.5.2. For entry, award, and retention of these AFSCs:
10.3.1.5.2.1. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20.
10.3.1.5.2.2. Eligibility for a Secret security clearance according to AFI 31-501, Personal
Security Management Program, is mandatory.
10.3.2. Training Sources and Resources. Successful completion of the weather craftsman
course satisfies most of the knowledge requirements required for upgrade to the 7-skill level. The
STS in Part II, of this CFETP and QTPs provide the knowledge and task requirements for
qualification. Core tasks identified in the STS must be completed prior to upgrade to the 7-skill
level.
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10.3.3. Implementation. SSgt 5-skill levels who have completed their prerequisites are eligible
to begin the 7-skill level craftsman course. Successful completion of the 7-skill level craftsman
course and 12 months UGT (12 months UGT for retrainees) results in award of the 7-skill level.
Completion of all applicable STS items for the duty position assigned satisfies the knowledge and
task requirements for qualification training.
10.4. Superintendent Level Training:
10.4.1. Specialty Qualification. The AFW career field covers the techniques involved in
collecting, analyzing, and disseminating weather information, including forecasts of weather
conditions in the atmosphere and space. This includes the use of weather observations,
atmospheric and space sensing instruments, weather radar and satellite imagery, meteorological
computer workstations, and products provided by military, national, and international weather
centers. Agencies supported are the Air Force, Army, Joint, and DoD conventional and Special
Operations at Air Force and Army locations worldwide.
10.4.1.1. Knowledge. Critical knowledge items include characteristics and principles of
atmospheric and space weather, observation, analysis, prediction, and dissemination of weather
information, operation of fixed and deployable meteorological or space weather systems, weather
communications systems, use of weather products, and operator maintenance of weather
equipment and instruments.
10.4.1.2. Education. For entry into this AFS, completion of high school with courses in
computer science, physics, chemistry, earth science, geography, and mathematics is desirable.
10.4.1.3. Training. To be awarded AFSC 1W091, an individual must be a SMSgt.
10.4.1.4. Experience. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1W071A. Also experience
performing functions such as directing or managing space or atmospheric weather operations.
10.4.1.5. Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:
10.4.1.5.1. For entry into this specialty:
10.4.1.5.1.1. Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and
Standards.
10.4.1.5.1.2. Ability to speak distinctly.
10.4.1.5.2. For entry, award, and retention of these AFSCs:
10.4.1.5.2.1. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20.
10.4.1.5.2.2. Eligibility for a Secret security clearance according to AFI 31-501, Personal
Security Management Program, is mandatory.
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10.4.2. Training Sources and Resources. Successful completion of the USAF Senior NCO
Academy Resident Course partially satisfies the knowledge requirements of the specialty
knowledge section above. Completion of all applicable QTPs should satisfy remaining knowledge
and experience requirements listed above.
10.4.3. Implementation. CMSgt selectees, SMSgts, SMSgt selectees, and selected MSgts are
eligible to attend the USAF Senior NCO Academy. Sew on of SMSgt is required for award of
the 9-skill level.
Section D - Resource Constraints
11. Purpose. This section identifies known resource constraints that preclude optimal/desired
training from being developed or conducted, including information such as cost and manpower.
Narrative explanations of each resource constraint and an impact statement describing what effect
each constraint has on training are included. Also included in this section are actions required,
office of primary responsibility, and target completion dates. Resource constraints will be, as a
minimum, reviewed and updated annually.
12. Apprentice 3-Skill Level Training.
12.1. Constraints. The current Forecaster Course must remain on line until all the current
Weather Apprentice Course graduates who are in the field recycle through this advanced course.
The last start date will be in September 2002, graduating in March 2003. In addition, the
reengineered Weather Forecaster Apprentice Course does not provide ANG students the level of
observing task performance/knowledge or combat field skills they need to perform their mission.
The current TDY Forecaster Observer Course provides supplemental training. When the
CWTOC comes on line, it will provide the ANG the training they require and the Forecaster
Observer Course will stop.
12.2. Impact. Impacts equipment and manpower resources at the AFW schoolhouse.
12.3. Resources Required. Equipment to run the additional classes.
12.4. Actions Required. The AFCFM will have to provide equipment to meet these
requirements. HQ AFWA/DNTT must complete the observing QTPs.
13. Journeyman 5-Skill Level Training.
13.1. Constraints. Development of QTPs may be delayed due to manpower shortages
throughout the career field and the large number of QTPs required to be rewritten. Since this is a
new aspect of AFW training, the U&TW realized there may be changes as AFW grows.
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13.2. Impact. Minimal. Temporarily, trainees may not do some QTPs in the ideal career
progression order until all are published. The U&TW representatives prioritized which QTPs will
be rewritten first.
13.3. Resources Required. Manpower or SMEs should assist in QTP writing. The U&TW
representatives offered to assist where they can, but again, manpower shortages are a problem
career field wide. HQ AFWA/DNTT will work with MAJCOMs for their assistance.
13.4. Actions Required. Supervisors should review the listing of all available QTPs, which can
be found under Products on AFWA Home page https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/, prior to
the start of training, to incorporate all available QTPs.
14. Craftsman 7-Skill Level Training.
14.1. Constraints. Development of QTPs for 7-skill levels will be accomplished after the 5-skill
level QTPs are written.
14.2. Impact. Minimal. The Weather Craftsman Course covers the initial MAJCOM needs.
They are willing to wait for higher skill level QTP development.
14.3. Resources Required. None. HQ AFWA/DNTT will accomplish this task after the 5-skill
level QTPs are written.
14.4. Actions Required. Supervisors should review the listing of all available QTPs, which can
be found under Products on AFWA Home page https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/, prior to
the start of training, to incorporate all available QTPs.
15. Supplemental Training. The U&TW validated AFW supplemental courses.
15.1. Constraints. None.
15.2. Impact. None.
15.3. Resources Required. At this time, AFW will try to use existing resources to keep
required supplemental courses on line.
15.4. Action Required. None.
Section E – Transitional Training Guide
16. There are currently no transition training requirements. This area is reserved.
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Part II
Section A - Specialty Training Standard (STS)
1. Implementation. This STS outlines ISC (Weather Forecaster Apprentice Course) and the
Combat Weather Team Operations Course (CWTOC) formal technical training requirements taught
by AETC, with an effective date commensurate with ISC classes beginning on 26 Jul 99. The
CWTOC classes begin 15 October 2001. Completion of the CWTOC will be mandatory for
graduates of the Weather Forecaster Apprentice Course, before they can be assigned to a combat
weather team. The “old” Forecaster Course (E3AAR1W071A 012) awarding the “A” suffix will be
continued until September 2002, to allow those individuals under the old program to finish their
training.
2. Purpose. As prescribed in AFI 36-2201, this STS:
2.1. Column 1. (Tasks, Knowledge, Equipment, and Technical References) identifies the most
common tasks, knowledge, non-obligatory equipment, and technical references (TR) necessary for
airman to perform duties at a 3-skill level, 5-skill level, 7-skill level and A-suffix in the weather career
field. Identifies the source of training for each task and knowledge training requirement.
2.2. Column 2. (Core Task/QTP) identifies core tasks required for OJT certification and the
Qualification Training Packages. Use automated training management systems to document trainee
qualifications, if available.
2.2.1. “Core Task” column. Core tasks are identified with an asterisk (*) for application to all AFW
units. Identifies core tasks in the weather career field at the lowest skill level these tasks are
performed. The core tasks requiring equipment will be certified on the equipment available at the
qualification site.
2.2.2. “QTP” column. QTPs are performance task oriented. Tasks having a QTP are identified with
a “Q”. A listing of all available QTPS can be found under Products on AFWA Home page
https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/.
2.3. Column 3.. ”Wartime Course” Column. Wartime tasks are identified by a Proficiency Code
Key (e.g., b). In response to a wartime scenario, these tasks will be taught in a streamlined training
environment.
2.3.1. Wartime Course “ISC” column. Identifies the training level for ISC line items during a
wartime environment.
2.3.2. Wartime Course “CWTOC” column. Identifies the training level for CWTOC line items
during a wartime environment.
2.3.3. Wartime Course “Old Fcst” column. Identifies the training level for 071A-Suffix Course line
items during a wartime environment.
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2.4. Column 4. (Certification for OJT). Column 4 is used to record completion of tasks and
knowledge training requirements. Use automated training management systems to document
technician qualifications, if available.
2.4.1. Training Start Date (Column A). Enter the date the trainee began training on an item.
2.4.2. Training Complete Date (Column B). Enter the date the trainee completed training on an
item.
2.4.3. Trainee Initials (Column C). Trainee initials when training is complete.
2.4.4. Trainer Initials (Column D). Trainer initials when training is complete.
2.4.5. Certifier Initials (Column E). Task certifier initials (Required for core and critical tasks only).
2.5. Column 5. (Proficiency Codes used to indicate training/information provided). Column 5
shows the proficiency to be demonstrated on the job by the graduate as a result of training on the task
and knowledge and the career knowledge provided by the correspondence course. See
CADRE/AFSC/CDC listing maintained by the OWS Training and Standardization Flight or Unit
Training Manager for a current CDC listing. QTPs which are available for OJT are indicated by a
“Q” in the QTP column for each skill level.
2.5.1. 3-Skill Level, Forecaster Apprentice Course (Column A).
2.5.2. 5-Skill Level, CDC (Column B).
2.5.3. Combat Weather Team Operations Training, CWTOC (Column C).
2.5.4. 7-Skill Level, Craftsman Course (Column D).
2.5.5. A-Suffix, Forecaster Course (Column E).
2.6. Qualitative Requirements. Attachment 1 of the STS contains the Proficiency Code Key used
to indicate the level of training and knowledge taught by resident technical schools and CDCs.
2.7. JQS. When the STS is used as a JQS, the following requirements apply.
2.7.1. Documentation. Document and certify completion of training. Identify duty position
requirements by circling the subparagraph number next to the task statement. Column 2 indicates if a
QTP is available for use by the trainee. Supervisors should check Products on AFWA Home page
https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/, prior to the start of training, to incorporate all available QTPs
into their training. As a minimum, complete the following STS columns: Training Complete, Trainee
Initials, Trainer Initials, and Certifier Initials (if a core or critical task). An AFJQS may be used in lieu
of the CFETP Part II only upon approval of the AFCFM. NOTE: The AFCFM may supplement
these minimum documentation procedures, as needed or deemed necessary for the career field.
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2.7.1.1. Certification Procedures. This STS is the primary source document for recording task
certifications. AFW has identified core tasks by skill level through the U&TW process. These core
tasks are the minimum qualification requirements for position qualification or skill level upgrade.
Supervisors should check Products on AFWA Home page https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/,
prior to the start of training, to incorporate all available QTPs.
2.7.1.1.1. Position Qualification. Supervisors may defer core tasks for unique duty position
qualification (e.g., Space Weather positions) or when the specified weather equipment/system is not
in the unit’s inventory (e.g., STT) or task is not performed. Deferred core tasks must be identified in
the unit’s JQS master training plan. Supervisors evaluate the need to train core tasks for position
qualification each time an individual is assigned to a new duty position or duty location. HQ AFWA,
MAJCOMs, OWSs, or CWTs may develop QTPs for their unique tasks. If QTPs are available, the
trainee must complete them before becoming task qualified.
2.7.1.1.2. Skill level Upgrade. Supervisors may defer core tasks during upgrade training when the
weather equipment/system is not in the station’s inventory or the task is not performed. Supervisors
should check Products on AFWA Home page https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/, prior to the start
of training, to incorporate all available QTPs.
2.7.1.2. Converting from a Superseded CFETP to the New CFETP. Use the new CFETP to
identify and certify all past and current task qualifications unless an AFJQS has been mandated.
Transcribe qualifications in the following manner:
2.7.1.2.1. For those core and critical tasks previously certified and required in the current duty
position, evaluate current qualifications and when verified, recertify using current date as completion
date, and enter trainee’s and certifier’s initials. Remember, during the transcription process no
training is taking place. Therefore, the trainer’s initial are not required.
2.7.1.2.2. For non-core and non-critical tasks previously certified and required in the current duty
position, evaluate current qualifications and when verified, recertify using current date, as completion
date and enter trainee’s and trainer’s initials.
2.7.1.2.3. When transcribing previous certification for tasks not required in the current duty position,
carry forward only the previous completion date of certification (not the initials of another person). If
and when transcribed tasks become duty position requirements, recertify using standard certification
procedures.
2.7.1.2.4. The person whose initials appear in the trainer or certifier block during the transcription
process must meet the requirements of their respective roles.
2.7.1.2.5. Upon completion of the transcription process, give the old CFETP to the member.
2.7.1.3. Documenting Career Knowledge. For two-time CDC exam failures, supervisors identify
all STS items corresponding to the areas covered by the CDC. The trainee completes a study of STS
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references, undergoes evaluation by the task certifier, and receives certification on the STS. NOTE:
Career Knowledge must be documented prior to submitting a CDC waiver.
2.7.1.4. Decertification. When an airman is found to be unqualified on a task previously certified
for their position, the supervisor lines through the previous certification or deletes previous
certification when using automated system. Appropriate remarks are entered on the AF Form 623a,
On-The-Job Training Record Continuation Sheet, as to the reason for decertification.
2.7.1.5. Recertification. Supervisors should check Products on AFWA Home page
https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/ , prior to the start of training to incorporate all available QTPs.
Once the trainee completes the requirements for task certification, the trainee may be recertified to
perform that task alone. The individual is recertified (if required) by either erasing the old entries and
writing in the new or by using correction fluid (if the entries were made in ink) over the previously
certified entry.
2.7.2. Training Standard. Tasks are trained and qualified to the GO / NO GO level. GO means the
individual can perform the task without assistance and meets local standards for accuracy, timeliness,
and correct use of procedures. Supervisors should check Products on AFWA Home page
https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/, prior to the start of training to incorporate all available QTPs.
2.7.2.1. The training standard is a guide for development of promotion tests used in the Weighted
Airman Promotion System (WAPS). Specialty Knowledge Tests (SKT) are developed at the USAF
Occupational Measurement Squadron by senior NCOs with extensive practical experience in their
career fields. The tests sample knowledge of STS subject matter areas judged by test development
team members as most appropriate for promotion to higher grades. Questions are based upon study
references listed in the WAPS catalog. Individual responsibilities are in chapter 1 of AFI 36- 605, Air
Force Military Personnel Testing System. WAPS is not applicable to the Air National Guard.
3. Recommendations. The Training Evaluation Office at Keesler AFB, MS, has a four-way
Customer Service Information Process (CSIP) in which students and the field can ask questions or
express concerns about formal training received. Their 24-hour Customer Service Information Line
(CSIL) is DSN 597-4566 or commercial 228-377-4566. Fax number is DSN 597-3790 or
commercial 228-377-3790. Email address is 81trg-tget@keesler.af.mil. Write to 81 TRG/TGET,
825 Hercules Street, Room 114, Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2037. Reference specific paragraphs.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
OFFICIAL
2 Atch
Qualitative Requirements
Combat Weather Team STS/CTS Correlation
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ATTACHMENT 1
THIS BLOCK IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY
NAME OF TRAINEE
PRINTED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)
INITIALS (Written)
SSAN
PRINTED NAME OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL AND WRITTEN INITIALS
N/I
N/I
N/I
N/I
N/I
N/I
N/I
N/I
N/I
N/I
N/I
N/I
QUALITATIVE REQUIREMENTS
PROFICIENCY CODE KEY
SCALE
VALUE
TASK
PERFORMANCE
LEVELS
TASK
KNOWLEDGE
LEVELS
SUBJECT
KNOWLEDGE
LEVELS
DEFINITION: The individual
1
Can do simple parts of the task. Needs to be told or shown how to do most of the task. (EXTREMELY
LIMITED)
2
Can do most parts of the task. Needs only help on hardest parts. (PARTIALLY PROFICIENT)
3
Can do all parts of the task. Needs only a spot check of completed work. (COMPETENT)
4
Can do the complete task quickly and accurately. Can tell or show others how to do the task. (HIGHLY
PROFICIENT)
a
Can name parts, tools, and simple facts about the task. (NOMENCLATURE)
b
Can determine step by step procedures for doing the task. (PROCEDURES)
c
Can identify why and when the task must be done and why each step is needed. (OPERATING PRINCIPLES)
d
Can predict, isolate, and resolve problems about the task. (ADVANCED THEORY)
A
Can identify basic facts and terms about the subject. (FACTS)
B
Can identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about the subject. (PRINCIPLES)
C
Can analyze facts and principles and draw conclusions about the subject. (ANALYSIS)
D
Can evaluate conditions and make proper decisions about the subject. (EVALUATION)
EXPLANATIONS
* A task knowledge scale value may be used alone or with a task performance scale value to define a level of knowledge for a specific task. (Examples: b and 1b)
** A subject knowledge scale value is used alone to define a level of knowledge for a subject not directly related to any specific task, or for a subject common to
several tasks.
- This mark is used alone instead of a scale value to show that no proficiency training is provided in the course or CDC.
X This mark is used alone in course columns to show that training is required but not given due to limitations in resources.
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1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
1. AIRMAN CAREER LADDER
1.1. Elements and relationships of the
weather career field
TR: AFMD 52, AFWAMD 5201,
5203 and 5204
1.2. Duties of the Airman Weather
Career Ladder (AFSC 1W0X1/A)
TR: AFMAN 36-2108, 1W0X1/A
CFETP
2. SECURITY
2.1. Communications Security
(COMSEC)
TR: AFPD 33-2, AFI 33-211, DoD
ISRP5200.1-R
2.2. Specific OPSEC vulnerabilities of
AFSC 1W0X1/A
TR: AFPD 10-11, AFI 10-1101
2.3. Computer Security (COMPUSEC)
TR: AFI 33-202, 203, 204 AFSSI
5102
2.4. Information Warfare
TR: AFDD 2-5-5
3. SAFETY
3.1. Hazards of AFSC 1W0X1/A
TR: AFPDs 32-20, 91-2, 91-3, AFI
32-2001, 91-301, 91-302, FM 21-10,
21-75
3.2. AFOSH standards applicable for
AFSC 1W0X1/A
TR: AFPD 91-3, AFI 91-301, 91-302,
AFIND 17
4. OPERATIONS AND
ADMINISTRATION
4.1. Operations plan (OPLAN)
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135, AFMAN 10-401v1
4.2. Weather Support Document
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135
4.3. Technical health programs
TR: AFPD 15-1, AFI 15-180, AFI 15114, AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135
4.4. Weather training for certification
of non-weather personnel
TR: AFI 36-2201, AFMAN 15-111
4.4.1. Planning
4.4.2. Conducting
4.5. Quality assurance/ metrics
programs
TR: AFPD 90-5, AFPD 15-1, AFI 15114, AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135
4.5.1. Plan/manage
4.5.2. Perform
4.6. Draft operating instructions and
procedures
TR: AFI 33-360v1, AFI 37-160 vol 7,
*
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
-
b
-
-
b
-
-
c
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
b
-
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1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
AFMAN 15-111,15-113, AFMAN 15129, AFMAN 15-135, AFH 33-337
4.7. Self-assessment program TR: AFI
15-180, AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135
4.7.1. Plan/manage
4.7.2. Perform
4.8. Determine SPECI and LOCAL
observation criteria
TR: AFMAN 15-111; AFMAN 15129, FLIPs
4.9. Publications system
TR: AFPD 37-1, AFI 33-360v1, AFI
37-160 Vols. 2,7,8
4.10. Property accountability
and responsibility
TR: AFMAN 23-110V2, AFMAN
15-135
4.11. Initiate requests for
supplies and equipment
TR: AFMAN 23-110V2
4.12. Prepare correspondence
TR: AFPD 37-1, AFMAN 37-126,
AFH 33-337
4.13. Maintenance of:
TR: AFI 37-138, 37-160, Vols. 1, 4,
7, 37-162
4.13.1. Administrative files
4.13.2. Technical library
4.14. Operate office equipment
TR: Operating manuals
4.14.1. Duplicating
4.14.2. Microfiche
4.14.3. Audiovisual
4.15. Extract station identification data
from master station catalogs
TR: MrCAT or WinCAT Software
4.16. Perform station open/close duties
TR: AFMAN 15-111, AFMAN 15129, AFMAN 15-135
5. SUPERVISION
5.1. Orient new personnel
TR: AFMAN 36-2108, AFMAN 15135, AFI 36-2201, 1W0X1A CFETP
5.2. Prepare duty schedules
TR: AFI 36-807, AFI 36-3003
5.3. Evaluate work performance of
subordinate personnel
TR: AFI 36-2403, AFI 36-2627
6. METEOROLOGICAL
EQUIPMENT
6.1. .Meteorological sensors
TR: AFMAN 15-111, Technical
Orders (T.O.s), Observing QTP
6.1.1. Cloud height
(GMQ-34, OS-21)
6.1.2. Visibility
(GMQ-32, OS-21)
6.1.3. Wind
(FMQ-13, GMQ-11/20, OS-21)
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
-
-
-
-
-
-
b
-
-
-
1a
-
-
-
1a
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
c
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
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1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
6.1.4. Pressure
(ML-658GM, ML-102, CP402/UM,
OS-21)
6.1.5. Temperature and Dew Point
(FMQ-8, ML-24, ML-429/UM, OS-21)
6.1.6. Precipitation measurement (ML17, ML-75, OS-21)
6.1.7. Lightning Detection Systems
(LDS)
6.1.8. Present weather
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
b
-
-
-
b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
6.3.2.1. Setup and tear down
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.3.2.2. Operate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.3.3.1. Setup and tear down
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.3.3.2. Operate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.3.4. Tactical automated
sensors
-
A
-
-
-
A
-
-
6.1.9. Fixed automated sensors
6.1.10. Space environment sensing
systems TR: AFSPCMP 15-101
6.2. Operate fixed meteorological
equipment TR: AFMAN 15-111,
T.O.s , Observing QTP
6.2.1. Cloud height equipment (GMQ34, OS-21)
6.2.2. Visibility equipment (GMQ-32,
OS-21)
6.2.3. Wind equipment
(GMQ-11/20, FMQ-13, OS-21)
6.2.4. Pressure equipment
(ML-658GM, ML-102, CP402/UM,
OS-21)
6.2.5. Temperature and dew-point
equipment (FMQ-8, ML-24, ML429/UM, OS-21)
6.2.6. Precipitation measuring
equipment
(ML-17, ML-75, OS-21)
6.2.7. Lightning Detection Systems
(LDS)
6.2.8. Fixed Automated Sensors
(ASOS)
6.3. Deployable Meteorological
Equipment
TR: AFMAN 15-111, T.O.s
6.3.1. GMQ-33, TMQ-34, TMQ-36,
TMQ-53
6.3.1.1. Setup and tear down
6.3.1.2. Operate
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
6.3.2. STT
6.3.2.3. Key encryption
device
6.3.3. Radar
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1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
6.4. Perform barometer comparisons
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
b
-
-
-
b
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
A
-
B
-
-
7.3.1.1. Radio-wave propagation
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
7.3.1.2. Antenna types
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
7.3.1.3. Antenna configurations
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
6.5. Weather equipment outage
procedures
6.6. Perform operator maintenance
6.7. Troubleshoot
7. WEATHER COMMUNICATIONS
7.1. Organizational structure of the
DoD/DCS Global Weather
Communication System
TR: AFMAN 15-125
7.2. Tactical communications
architecture
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135, AFJI 15-157
7.3. Combat Weather Communications
TR: AFI 33-106, 33-118, "Field
Antenna Handbook" by DoD,
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Analysis Center
7.3.1. HF Communications
7.3.1.4. High frequency radio
broadcasting (HFRB) frequencies
7.3.2. Satellite communications (TVSAT, VSAT)
7.3.2.1. Setup
-
b
-
-
-
b
-
-
7.3.2.2. Operate
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
7.3.2.3 Troubleshoot
-
b
-
-
-
b
-
-
7.3.3.1. Setup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.3.3.2. Operate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1b
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
7.3.3. IMETS
7.4. Provide Pilot-to-METRO Service
(PMSV)
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135, Operating Manual, PMSV QTP
7.5. Computer Training
TR: Operator’s Handbooks
7.5.1. Operate computer
*
Q
1a
-
-
1a
-
-
-
-
7.5.2. Navigate the operating system
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
7.5.3. Software applications
B
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
b
-
-
-
b
-
-
7.5.4 Establish
Network/Communications Connections
7.6. Weather communications
procedures and management policies
TR: AFI 15-118, AFMAN 15-129,
AFMAN 15-135
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1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
7.6.1. Prepare support assistance
requests (SARs)
7.6.2. Document communication
outages
7.7. Coordinate unsatisfactory service
reports with maintenance organizations
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135
7.8. Operate local dissemination system
TR: Operating Manuals
7.9. Operate telephone answering
device
TR: Operating Manuals
7.10. QRCT III
TR: QRCT III Operators Manual
7.10.1. Setup and tear down
7.10.2. Operate
7.11. 9315 TR/TRT
TR: Operators Manual
7.11.1. Setup
7.11.2. Operate
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
-
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.12. Back-up procedures for
communications/meteorological outages
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135
7.12.1. Develop
-
-
-
-
-
-
b
-
7.12.2. Perform
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.13New Tactical Forecast System
(NTFS)
TR: Operator’s Handbooks
7.13.1 Edit graphic products
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
2b
7.13.2. Create and update product
loops
7.13.3. Create Macros
-
-
a
-
-
-
-
a
7.13.4. Meteorological applications
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
B
7.13.5. Troubleshooting fundamentals
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
C
-
-
C
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
7.14 Terrestrial and Space Weather
Effects on Weather Communications
TR: AFSPCPAM 15-2, USAFETAC/
TN-90/001, USAFETAC TN 91/006,
AFMAN 15-135
7.15 Weather Systems Management
TR: AFSPCPAM 15-2, USAFETAC/
TN-90/001, USAFETAC TN 91/006
7.15.1 System configurations
7.15.2 Perform system manager
functions
8. WEATHER RADAR
TR: FMH-11, AFMANS15-113, 15125, WSR-88D Operating Instructions,
Radar QTP
32
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
8.1. Theory
A
-
B
A
B
-
-
B
8.2. WSR-88D system concepts
A
-
B
A
B
-
-
B
8.3. Radar products
A
-
B
A
B
-
-
B
Q
A
-
C
A
-
-
-
C
Q
8.4. Radar product interpretation
8.5. Operate WSR-88D
8.5.1. PUP
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
2b
8.5.2. UCP
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8.5.3. OPUP
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
9. SURFACE WEATHER
OBSERVATIONS
9.1. Weather elements
TR: AFMAN 15-111, AFH 11-203,
Cloud Types for Observers, T.O.s,
Observing QTP
9.1.1. Sky conditions and cloud data
(GMQ-34, OS-21, TMQ-53)
9.1.2. Visibility and runway visual
range (RVR)(GMQ32, OS-21, TMQ53)
9.1.3. Present weather and obstructions
to vision (OS-21, TMQ-53)
9.1.4. Wind characteristics (GMQ11/20, FMQ-13, OS-21, TMQ-53)
9.1.5. Barometric pressure (ML658GM, ML-102, CP402/UM, OS-21,
TMQ-53)
9.1.6. Temperature and dew point
(FMQ-8, ML-24, ML-429/UM, OS-21,
TMQ-53)
9.1.7. Precipitation rate and amount
(ML-17, ML-75, OS-21, TMQ-53)
9.2. Observe and evaluate weather
elements
TR: AFMAN 15-111, Cloud Types for
Observers, T.O.s, Observing QTP
9.2.1. Sky conditions and cloud data
(GMQ-34, OS-21, TMQ-53)
9.2.2. Visibility and runway visual
range (RVR)
(GMQ-32, OS-21, TMQ-53
9.2.3. Present weather and obstructions
to vision
(OS-21, TMQ-53)
9.2.4. Wind Characteristics
(GMQ-11/20, FMQ-13, OS-21, TMQ53)
9.2.5. Barometric pressure
(ML-658GM, ML-102, CP402/UM,
OS-21, TMQ-53)
9.2.6. Temperature and dew point
(FMQ-8, ML-24, ML-429/UM, OS-21,
TMQ-53)
9.2.7. Precipitation rate and amount
(ML-17, ML-75, OS-21, TMQ-53)
33
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
9.3. Record summary of day data
TR: AFMAN 15-111
9.3.1. 24-hour operations
Q
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
9.3.2. Limited-duty operations
Q
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
2b
2b
-
-
-
2b
9.4. Perform Cooperative Weather
Watch (CWW)
TR: AFMAN 15-111, AFMAN 15129, AFMAN 15-135
9.5. Perform aircraft/launch mishap
procedures TR: AFMAN 15-111,
AFMAN 15-113, AFMAN 15-129,
AFMAN 15-135
9.6. Augment automated surface
observations TR: AFMAN 15-111 ,
AFMAN 15-128, AFMAN 15-129,
AFMAN 15-135
10. WEATHER CODES
10.1. Encode
TR: AFMAN 15-111, 15-113, 15-124,
15-135, AFM 105-4/FM 34-81,
AFVAs 15-126, 105-5, 15-117, 105-6,
105-10, AWS/TR 79/006, Observing
QTP, PMSV QTP,
10.1.1. METAR observations
10.1.2. Pilot Reports (PIREPs)
*
10.1.3. Air Reports (AIREPs)
10.1.4. Weather forecasts
10.1.4.1. Terminal Aerodrome
Forecast (TAF)
10.1.4.2. Other than TAF
*
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.1.5. Earthquake information
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.1.6. Radar observations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
Q
2b
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1b
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.1.7. Target Weather Information
(TARWI)
10.1.8. Chemical downwind messages
10.2. Decode
TR: AFMAN 15-111, 15-113, 15-124,
AFM 105-4/FM 34-81, AFVAs 15126, 105-5, 15-117, 105-6, 105-10,
AWS/TR 79/006, Observing QTP,
PMSV QTP, Forecast Models QTP
10.2.1. METAR observations
*
10.2.2. PIREPs
*
10.2.3. AIREPS
10.2.4. Weather forecasts
10.2.4.1. Terminal Aerodrome
Forecasts (TAF)
10.2.4.2. Other than TAF
*
34
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
10.2.5. RAREPs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.2.6. TARWI
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.2.7. Chemical downwind messages
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
b
-
b
b
-
-
-
b
10.2.8. Numerical forecast products
Q
10.2.9. FALOP observations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.2.10. Land synoptic observations
1b
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
10.2.11. Ship synoptic observations
1b
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
10.2.12. Rawinsonde reports
b
-
-
b
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
-
A
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
-
B
B
-
-
-
10.2.13. Space Environment Bulletins
AFCAT 15-152, AFMAN 15-162
10.2.14 Effective Downwind Messages
11. CLIMATOLOGY
11.1. Descriptive regional climatology
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002
11.2. Climatology aids
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135, USAFETAC TN 94-001, 7WW,
FM 90/002, AWS/TN-97/001,
AFWA/TN 98-002, Climatology QTP
11.2.1. Prepare
Q
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
11.2.2. Extract
Q
1b
2b
2b
1b
-
2b
-
2b
12.1. Physics TR: AFH 11-203, V1,
Meteorology Today 7th ed.
12.1.1. Heat transfer
B
-
C
B
-
-
-
C
12.1.2. Atmospheric physics
B
-
C
B
-
-
-
C
A
C
B
A
B
C
-
B
-
-
b
-
-
-
-
b
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
-
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
12. STRUCTURE AND
PROPERTIES OF THE
ATMOSPHERE
12.1.3. Atmospheric effects on electrooptical systems
12.1.4. Calculate vectors
12.2. General circulation
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, AFH 11-203
V1, Tropical QTP
12.3. Composition TR: 3WW FM
90/003, AFH 11-203 V1
12.4. Winds
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, AFH 11-203
V1, Tropical QTP, Forecasting Weather
Elements QTP, Analysis & Prognosis
QTP
12.5. Pressure systems
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, AFH 11-203
V1, Analysis & Prognosis QTP
12.6. Frontal systems
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, AFH 11-203
V1, Analysis & Prognosis QTP,
Limited Data Forecasting QTP
35
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
12.7. Jet streams
TR: WRTA 93-03, AFWA/TN98/002, AFH 11-203 V1, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
12.8. Turbulence
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, AFH 11-203
V1, Forecasting Weather Elements QTP
12.9. Vorticity
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, 3WW FM
90/003, Tropical QTP, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
12.10. Advection
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, 3WW FM
90/003, Analysis & Prognosis QTP
12.11. Cloud physics
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, AFH 11-203
V1
12.12. Severe weather phenomena
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, AWS/TR
90/001, AFH 11-203 V1, Convective
QTP, Forecasting Weather Elements
QTP
12.12.1. Convective
12.12.2. Non-convective
12.13. Tropical weather
TR: AWS/TR-95/001, TropicalTIPs,
PacTIPs, 1WW TN 90/001, Tropical
QTP, Limited Data Forecasting QTP
12.14. Icing
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, AWS/TR
80/001, AFH 11-203 V1, Forecasting
Weather Elements QTP
12.15. Air masses
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, MetTIPs,
EuroTIPs, TropicalTIPs, PacTIPs,
AFH 11-203 V1
12.15.1. Types/source regions
12.15.2. Modification mechanisms
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
-
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
-
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
A
-
C
A
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
B
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
-
-
-
C
13. ANALYSIS AND PROGNOSIS
13.1. Air mass soundings evaluation
TR: AWS/TR 79/006, AFWA/TN98/002, Analysis & Prognosis QTP,
Limited Data Forecasting QTP, Radar
QTP, Shew-T Analysis QTP
13.2. Forecast soundings
TR: AWS/TR 79/006, AFWA/TN98/002, AWS FM 600/008, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP, Limited Data
Forecasting QTP, Radar QTP, Skew-T
Analysis QTP
13.2.1. Evaluation
Q
B
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
13.2.2. Construct
Q
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
1b
13.3. Vertical consistency (stacking
meteorological features)
TR: AFWA/TN-98/002, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
36
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
13.3.1. Evaluation
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
Q
B
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
Q
-
-
3c
-
-
-
-
3c
Q
B
-
C
B
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
b
-
c
b
-
-
-
c
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
C
B
-
-
-
C
B
-
C
B
-
-
-
C
Q
2b
-
C
2b
-
-
-
C
13.5. Surface weather features
TR: AFWA/TN 98-002, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
13.5.1. Prognosis
Q
B
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
13.5.2. Prepare prognostic charts
Q
-
-
3c
-
-
-
-
3c
13.6. Upper-air weather features
TR: WRTA 81-14, AFWA/TN 98002, Analysis & Prognosis QTP
13.6.1. Prognosis
Q
B
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
13.6.2. Prepare prognostic charts
Q
-
-
3c
-
-
-
-
3c
Q
2b
-
3c
2b
-
-
-
3c
Q
2b
-
3c
2b
-
-
-
3c
*
Q
1b
-
3c
1b
-
-
-
3c
*
Q
1a
-
-
1a
-
-
-
-
13.3.2. Analyze
*
13.4. Satellite imagery
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135, Chap 13, GOES Users Guide,
SSM/I Interpretation Guide, 3WW TN
81/001, 3WW/FM 83/004, 1WW TN
84/001, AWS/TR 79/006, 200,
95/001, AWS TR 212, AWS TR 76264, AWS TR 79/003, AWS TR 185,
AWS TN 88/001, WRTA 80-15,
MetSat QTP, Limited Data Forecasting
QTP, Tropical QTP
13.4.1. Types of meteorological
satellite (GOES, Polar Orbiter)
13.4.2. Meteorological and nonmeteorological features
13.4.2.1. Evaluation
13.4.2.2. Analyze
*
Q
13.4.3. Microwave products
13.4.4. Relationships of data to
meteorological events
13.4.5. Depict wind flow
*
13.7. Analyze surface features
TR: 3 WW TN 76-1, AFWA/TN 98002, 5WW FM 89/001, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
13.8. Analyze upper-air features
TR: AWS FM 82/007, CRTA 91-19,
AFWA/TN 98-002, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
13.9. Analyze thickness features
TR: AFWA/TN 98-002, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
13.10. Perform streamline analysis
TR: 7WW FM 90/007, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
13.11. Interpret numerical weather
prediction products
TR: AFWA/TN 98-002, Forecast
Models QTP
*
*
37
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
13.11.1. Text
*
13.11.2. Fine-scale model visualization
*
13.12. Reanalyze computer products
TR: WRTA 93-21, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
13.12.1. Surface
*
13.12.2. Upper air
*
13.13. Analyze for severe weather
parameters
TR: AWS FM 600/009, 92/002,
AWS/FM 600/002 and 600/3, 5WW
FM 89/001, AFWA/TN 98-002,
Convective QTP, Analysis & Prognosis
QTP, Forecasting Weather Elements
QTP
13.13.1. Convective
*
13.13.2. Non-convective
*
13.14. Verify numerical models
TR: WRTA 93-21, AWS FM 79/007,
CRTA 96-06, Forecast Models QTP
13.15. Evaluate weather cross section
products TR: CRTA 79-7, AWS TN
87/002, AFWA/TN 98-002, Analysis
& Prognosis QTP, Forecast Models
QTP, Radar QTP, Skew-T QTP
13.16. Initialize numerical models
TR: WRTA 93-21, AWS FM 79/007,
CRTA 96-06, Forecast Models QTP
13.17. Evaluate combat aircraft
reports, such as TARWI
TR: AFMAN 15-124
13.18. Prepare nephanalysis charts
TR: AFWA/TN 98-002, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
13.19. Identify radar features
TR: FMH 11, Radar QTP
13.20. Evaluate wind profiler data
TR: AFWA/TN 98-002, Radar QTP,
Check It Out 96-01
13.21. Produce meteorologically sound
description of atmosphere
TR: Weather Briefings QTP
13.22. Produce meteorologically sound
description of the predicted state of the
atmosphere
TR: Weather Briefings QTP
14. FORECASTING AND
METEOROLOGICAL WATCH
14.1. Forecast weather elements using
limited data TR: AWS FM 300 Series,
AWS/TR-95/001, AFWA/TN-98/002,
Limited Data Forecasting QTP
14.2. Tailored mission products
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15-135
*
*
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
Q
1b
-
2c
1b
-
-
-
2c
Q
1b
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
Q
2b
-
3c
2b
-
-
-
3c
Q
2b
-
3c
2b
-
-
-
3c
Q
1b
-
3c
1b
-
-
-
3c
Q
1b
-
3c
1b
-
-
-
3c
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
1b
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
Q
-
-
2c
-
-
-
-
2c
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
1a
-
-
1a
-
-
-
-
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
-
-
3c
-
-
-
-
3c
Q
-
-
3c
-
-
-
-
3c
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
38
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
14.2.1. Ground operations
Q
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
14.2.2. Air operations
Q
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
Q
1b
-
2b
1b
B
-
-
2b
Q
2b
-
2b
2b
B
-
-
2b
Q
1b
-
2b
1b
B
-
-
2b
Q
1b
-
2b
1b
B
-
-
2b
Q
1b
-
1b
1b
-
-
-
1b
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
1b
-
2c
1b
-
-
-
2c
Q
1b
-
2c
1b
-
-
-
2c
Q
1b
-
1b
1b
-
-
-
1b
Q
1b
-
1b
1b
-
-
-
1b
Q
14.2.3. Amphibious operations
14.3. Forecast weather elements
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135, AFWA/TN-98/002, AWS/TR
79/005, 79/006, 80/001, AWS/TN88/001, NWS Forecaster Handbook
No. 1, Forecasting Weather Elements
QTP, Convective QTP, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP, Synoptic QTP
14.3.1. Synoptic Scale
*
14.3.2. Mesoscale
*
14.3.3. Severe Convective Weather
*
14.3.4. Severe Nonconvective Weather
*
14.4. Prepare forecast products
(physical and mental processes)
TR: AFMAN 15-124, AFMAN 15129, AFMAN 15-135, Weather
Briefings QTP, AFWA/TN-98/002
14.4.1. TAF
14.4.2. Airfield Forecast (not TAF)
*
14.4.3. Route forecast
*
14.4.4. Range/area forecast
*
14.4.5. Weather warning
*
14.4.6. Weather advisory
*
14.4.7. Weather watch
1b
-
1b
1b
-
-
-
1b
14.4.8. Media forecast
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14.4.9. Test operations forecast
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14.4.10. Forecast discussion bulletin
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14.4.11. Sea-state forecast
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
1b
-
C
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
*
14.4.12. Hurricane or typhoon position
report
14.4.13. Target forecast
*
Q
14.4.14. Forecast amendment
14.5 Mission Execution Forecast
Process (MEFP) AFMAN 15-129,
AFMAN 15-135
14.6 Apply tropical analysis and
forecasting techniques, Tropical QTP,
AWS/TR-95/001
14.7. Microscale Meteorological and
Geographical interactions
39
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
14.8. Military Decision-making process
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
14.9 Operational tactics
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q
2b
-
1b
2b
B
-
-
1b
Q
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
Q
-
a
-
-
-
a
-
-
14.10. Obtain light data (computerized)
TR: Software Tos
14.11. Apply meteorological watch
techniques to update forecast products
TR: AFMAN 15-125, MetTIPs,
MetSat QTP, Radar QTP, Analysis &
Prognosis QTP
14.12. Produce Tactical Decision Aids
TR: AWS/TN 87/001, 87/003, AFH
11-203,Vol 1
14.12.1. Electro Optical (TAWS)
*
14.12.2. Night Vision Goggles
(NOWS)
14.12.3. Integrated Weather Effects
Decision Aids (IWEDA) (WEW)
14.13. Calculate toxic corridors
TR: Operators Manual, AWS TR
80/003, AWS FM 82/013,
Aerographer’s Mate, Vol 2, 1989
14.13.1. Computerized Calculations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14.13.2. Manual method
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14.14. Apply forecasting techniques
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
1b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
Q
2b
-
1b
2b
-
-
-
1b
Q
1b
-
2b
1b
-
-
-
2b
Q
-
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
Q
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
B
B
B
B
-
-
B
B
B
B
-
-
-
-
14.15. Basic flight rules
TR: AFI 11-206, FAR 91, AR 95-1
14.16 Target Acquisition Systems
14.17 Precision Guided Munitions
Operation
15. PREPARE and PRESENT
WEATHER BRIEFINGS
TR: AFI 11-202V3, AFMAN 15-125,
AR 95-1, Weather Briefings QTP
15.1. Flight
*
15.2. Shift change
*
15.3. Staff
15.4. Mission
*
16. OCEANOGRAPHY
/HYDROLOGY TR: Oceanography,
M. Grant Gross, Merrill Publishing
Company; Reference Pub 33, Fleet
Oceanographic and Acoustic Reference
Manual, Naval Oceanographic Office
Stennis Space Center, Rev. Mar 89,
Aerographers’ Mate, 1989
16.1. Currents
16.2. Vertical motions
16.3. Waves and tides
16.4. Riverine (brown water)
40
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
16.5. Products
16.6 Apply data to Operations
17. REGIONAL ANALYSIS AND
FORECAST PROCESS (RAFP)
17.1. Components of an effective
regime forecast process
TR: 7WW FM 82/005, AWS/TR97/001, AFWA/TN-98/002, Met Tips,
Synoptic QTP, Weather Briefings QTP
17.2. Development of an effective
RAFP
TR: 2WW FM 86/001, 86/009, 2WW
TN 91/003, 7 WW FM 90/003, 90/004
17.3. Prepare forecast studies, reviews,
and seminars
TR: 2WW FM 86/007, 1WW FM
81/002, 7WW FM 90/006, AFMAN
15-129, AFMAN 15-135
17.3.1. Compile pertinent data
Q
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
a
-
2b
-
17.3.2. Construct event scenario
-
-
-
-
a
-
2b
-
17.3.3. Conduct independent
verification of the data
-
-
-
-
a
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
a
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
a
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
b
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
17.3.4. Present the results in a logical
sequence leading to conclusions and
lessons learned
17.4. Integrate product analyses into a
time-efficient forecast process (such as
TAF worksheets) TR: AFMAN 15129, AFMAN 15-135, AWS/TR97/001, 7WW FM 82/005
17.5. Apply basic statistical analysis to
improve forecast techniques
TR: AFI 15-114, AWS/TN 81-001,
AFGWC/TN-86/002, AFMAN 15-129,
AFMAN 15-135
17.6. Integrate customer requirements
into the RAFP TR: AFMAN 15-129,
AFMAN 15-135
17.7. Develop and update forecast
reference program (such as TFRN)
TR: AFMAN 15-129, AFMAN 15135, 2WW FM 86/001, 86/009, 2WW
TN 91/003, 7 WW FM 90/003, 90/004
18. AIR FORCE WEATHER
TR: AFJI 15-157, AFMD 52, AFDD
45, AFPD 15-1, AFI 15-118,
AFWAMDs 5201, 5202, 5203, 5204,
AFI 15-114, AFMAN 15-129,
AFMAN 15-135, Forecast Models
QTP, Climatology QTP
18.1. Mission and services provided by
Air Force Weather Agencies
18.1.1. Air Force Weather Agency
(AFWA)
18.1.2. AF Combat Climatology
Center (AFCCC)
41
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
18.1.3. AFWA Space Ops Cell
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
A
A
-
A
B
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
B
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19.2.8.1. Set up
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19.2.8.2. Operate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19.2.9. Personal safety and hygiene
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19.2.10. Perform night movement
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
18.2. Support available from
centralized facilities
18.3. Mission and services provided by
other military services and civilian
agencies (weather)
18.4. Concepts of Air Force Weather
18.4.1. Weather sensitivities (terrestrial
and space) and impacts on military
operations TR: AFSPCPAM 15-2 FM
34-81-1 AR 95-1, AFI 11-206, JP 359, FAR 91, AFMAN 15-135
18.4.2. Doctrine of Meteorological and
Oceanographic (METOC) Operations
18.4.3. Doctrine of Aerospace Weather
Operations
19. COMBAT/FIELD SKILLS
19.1. Conduct weather operations in a
nuclear, biological, and chemical
(NBC) environment
TR: STP 21-1-SMCT
19.2. Tactical Weather Site
TR: AFMAN 15-111, FM 2-75, 5-103,
20-3, 21-10, 21-26, 21-75, AFR 64-4,
STP 21-1, TO 35E5-1-101, T.O.s,
Honda manual, AFR 64-4V1, AFP 645, STP 21-1-SMCT
19.2.1. Select site
19.2.2. Create tactical visibility chart
19.2.3. Observe and encode tactical
weather observations
TR: AFMAN 15-111
19.2.4. Perform camouflage techniques
19.2.5 Assemble tents
19.2.6. Assemble/ maintain personal
field gear
(TA50 or A, B and/or C bag)
19.2.7. Operate generator
19.2.8. Field heaters
19.2.11. Perform light and noise
discipline
19.2.12. Construct hasty fighting
positions
19.2.13. Perform perimeter defense
19.2.14. Perform movement under fire
42
1. Tasks, Knowledge and Technical
References
2. Core Tasks
and QTPs
Core
Task
QTP
3. Wartime
Course
I
S
C
C
W
T
O
4. OJT Task Certification Documentation
A
B
Tng
Start
Date
Tng
Finish
Date
C
D
E
Trainee
Trainer
Certifier
Initials
Initials
Initials
Old
Fcst
5. Proficiency Codes (used to indicate
formal technical training and/or unit
training required for skill level award)
A
B
3
Skill
Level
Rqmt
5
Skill
Level
Rqmt
C
D
E
I
S
C
C
D
C
C
W
T
O
Crafts
-man
Crs
Old
Fcst
7
Skill
Level
Rqmt
19.3. Perform land navigation
TR: FM 21-26
19.3.1. Day
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19.3.2. Night
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2b
-
-
-
2b
-
-
20.1.1. Space environment
A
-
B
A
B
-
-
B
20.1.2. Solar regions
A
-
B
A
B
-
-
B
A
-
B
A
B
-
-
B
A
C
C
A
A
C
-
C
A
-
B
A
B
-
-
B
A
-
B
A
B
-
-
B
1a
2b
2b
1a
-
2b
-
2b
21. METEOROLOGICAL
SOUNDINGS
TR: FMH 3, AFMAN 15-112
21.1. Perform launch procedures
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21.2. Take release surface observations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21.3. Set up rawinsonde sets
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21.4. Track PIBALs visually
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21.5. Analyze PIBAL observations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21.6. Record PIBAL data
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21.7. Calculate wind speeds and
directions from PIBALs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19.4. Vehicle convoy operations
TR: FM 21-305
19.5. Provide mission tailored tactical
forecast products
TR: AFW CONOPS, AFMAN 15-135
20. SPACE ENVIRONMENT
TR: AFSPCPAM 15-2, USAFETAC/
TN-90/001, USAFETAC TN 91/006,
AFMAN 15-135
20.1. Overview
20.1.3. Solar cycle and its effects on
the space environment
20.2. Effects on operations
20.3. Support
TR: AFCAT 15-152, Vol 5
20.3.1. AFW solar network
20.3.2. Selected routine and event
products
20.3.3. Apply products to operations
*
Q
43
CWTOC STS (MAY 01)/CTS (MAY 01) CORRELATION
STS (Sorted)
STS
CTS
L
4.8
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.2.6
6.2.7
6.3.1.1
6.6
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.2.1.
1
2.2.1.
2
2.2.3
6.3
2.2.2
3.1
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
8.2
9.2
8.1
8.3
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.1.5
6.1.6
6.1.7
6.4.1
6.4.2
6.2
1a
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
b
6.3.1.2
6.3.4
6.4
6.7
7.2
7.3.1.1
7.3.1.2
7.3.1.3
7.3.1.4
7.3.2.1
7.3.2.2
7.3.2.3
7.5.4
7.14
7.15.1
7.15.2
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.2.4
9.2.5
9.2.6
9.2.7
9.3.1
9.3.2
10.1.1
2b
A
2b
b
B
B
B
B
B
b
2b
b
b
C
B
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
10.1.8
10.2.7
10.2.1
3
11.2.2
12.1.3
14.2.1
14.2.2
14.2.3
14.4.1
3
14.5
14.12.
1
14.12.
2
14.12.
3
14.16
14.17
15.4
18.4.1
19.2.1
19.2.2
19.2.3
19.5
20.2
20.3.3
CTS (Sorted)
6.5.1
6.5.2
9.4
2b
2b
2b
5.2
4.1.2
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.2
2b
C
B
B
B
2b
5.1
4.1.1.
1
4.1.1.
2
4.1.1.
3
4.1.3
4.1.4
5.3
1
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
9.1
9.3
C
2b
STS
CTS
L
18.4.1
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.2.6
6.2.7
6.3.1.1
1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.2.1.
1
2.2.1.
2
2.2.2
2.2.3
3.1
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
4.1.1.
1
4.1.1.
2
4.1.1.
3
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
5.1
5.2
5.2
A
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
b
6.3.1.2
2b
6.7
6.3.4
7.2
7.3.1.1
7.3.1.2
7.3.1.3
7.3.1.4
7.3.2.1
7.3.2.2
7.3.2.3
14.12.
1
14.12.
2
14.12.
3
12.1.3
14.16
14.17
14.5
11.2.2
14.4.1
3
a
B
B
2b
A
B
2b
2b
2b
C
2b
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2b
b
A
B
B
B
B
B
b
2b
b
2b
2b
A
C
B
B
C
2b
2b
15.4
14.2.1
14.2.2
14.2.3
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.2.4
9.2.5
9.2.6
9.2.7
10.1.1
6.4
9.3.1
9.3.2
10.1.8
10.2.7
4.8
19.2.1
19.2.2
19.2.3
19.5
7.15.1
7.5.4
7.15.2
20.2
7.14
20.3.3
10.2.1
3
5.3
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.1.5
6.1.6
6.1.7
6.2
6.3
6.4.1
6.4.2
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.6
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
8.1
8.2
8.3
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
2b
B
B
B
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
2b
1a
B
2b
2b
2b
B
b
2b
C
C
2b
2b
Section B - Course Objective List.
4. Measurement. Each objective is indicated as follows: W indicates task or subject knowledge
which is measured using a written test, PC indicates required task performance which is measured
with a performance progress check, and PC/W indicates separate measurement of both knowledge
and performance elements using a written test and a performance progress check. P indicates the
required task performance is measured with a performance test, while P/W indicates separate
measurement by a performance test and a written measurement.
5. Standard. The standard is 70% on all written examinations. Standards for performance
measurements are delineated on the individual progress checklist. Instructor assistance is
provided as permitted during the progress check, and students may be required to repeat all or
part of the behavior until satisfactory performance is attained.
6. Proficiency Level. Most task performance is taught to the "1b" proficiency level, which means
the students can determine step-by-step procedures for doing the task. However, they can only
do the simply parts of the task. The students need to be told or shown how to do most of the task
(extremely limited).
7. Course objective. These objectives are listed in the sequence taught by Block of Instruction.
Note: Underlining of an STS line item indicates that this is the last objective where the line item
is taught.
7.1. Initial Skills Course:
7.1.1. Block I. Meteorology I
7.1.1.2. Basic Meteorology
7.1.1.2.1. Identify various cloud and precipitation types. STS: 12.11 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.2. Select facts about temperature and energy. STS: 12.1.1, 12.1.2 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.3. Select the appropriate atmospheric layer based on its characteristics. STS: 12.3
Meas: W
7.1.1.2.4. Select facts about atmospheric pressure and density. STS: 12.1.2 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.5. Select facts about pressure systems. STS: 12.5 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.6. Identify the results of global circulation. STS: 12.2 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.7. Identify the forces involved in wind formation. STS: 12.4 Meas: W
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7.1.1.2.8. Identify the requirements for cloud formation. STS: 12.1.1, 12.11 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.9. Select facts about air masses. STS: 12.15.1 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.10. Select facts about frontal systems. STS: 12.6 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.11. Select facts about convective severe weather. STS: 12.12.2 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.12. Select facts about non-convective severe weather. STS: 12.8, 12.12.2, 12.14 Meas:
W
7.1.1.2.13. Select facts about tropical weather. STS: 12.13 Meas: W
7.1.1.2.14. Identify facts about space weather environment. STS: 18.4.1, 20.1.1, 20.1.2, 20.1.3,
20.2, 20.3.1, 20.3.2 Meas: W
7.1.1.4. Intermediate Meteorology
7.1.1.4.1. Identify relationships between temperature and energy. STS: 12.1.1, 12.1.2
Meas: W
7.1.1.4.2. Identify relationships between atmospheric components and their distribution within
the environment. STS: 12.3 Meas: W
7.1.1.4.3. Identify the effects of density, height, and horizontal temperature movement on the
atmosphere. STS: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.10 Meas: W
7.1.1.4.4. Relate temperature, pressure, and the Coriolis effect to global circulation. STS: 12.2
Meas: W
7.1.1.4.5. Identify the dynamics required for wind formation. STS: 12.4, 12.7 Meas: W
7.1.1.4.6. Relate temperature, moisture, atmospheric motion, and pressure to cloud formation.
STS: 12.1.1, 12.11 Meas: W
7.1.1.4.7. Distinguish between various cloud types. STS: 12.11 Meas: W
7.1.1.4.8. Identify the principles of precipitation formation. STS: 12.11 Meas: W
7.1.1.4.9. Identify the principles of air mass modification. STS: 12.15.1, 12.15.2 Meas: W
7.1.1.4.10. Relate the properties of seawater to density. STS: 16.2, 16.3 Meas: W
7.1.1.4.11. Associate surf conditions with coastal environments. STS: 16.3 Meas: W
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7.1.1.4.12. Relate the ocean environment to meteorology. STS: 16.2 Meas: W
7.1.1.4.13. Identify relationships between regions and their climates. STS: 11.1, 16.1 Meas: W
7.1.1.6. Observing
7.1.1.6.1. Identify facts about elements of a weather observation. STS: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3, 9.1.4,
9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7 Meas: W
7.1.1.6.2. Decode a METAR observation IAW a master solution. STS: 10.2.1 Meas: P/W
7.1.1.6.3. Given FCM-T1, Surface Synoptic Code Tables, decode a Land Synoptic observation
IAW a master solution. STS: 10.2.9 Meas: P/W
7.1.1.6.4. Given FCM-T1, Surface Synoptic Code Tables, decode a Ship Synoptic observation
IAW a master solution. STS: 10.2.10 Meas: P/W
7.1.1.6.5. Using the appropriate references, encode two pilot reports (PIREPs) IAW a master
solution. STS: 10.1.2 Meas: P
7.1.1.6.6. Decode a pilot report (PIREP) IAW a master solution. STS: 10.2.2 Meas: P
7.1.1.6.7. Select the correct procedures for decoding a Rawinsonde report. STS: 10.2.11
Meas: W
7.1.1.6.8. Relate Skew-T indices to the state of the atmosphere. STS: 13.1 Meas: W
7.1.1.9. Computer Operations
7.1.1.9.1. Given a desktop computer, navigate the NT operating system with at least 14 of the 18
checklist items satisfied. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 7.5.1 Meas: PC
7.1.2.
Block II. Meteorology II
7.1.2.1. Satellite
7.1.2.1.1. Relate advantages and limitations to satellite systems. STS: 13.4.1 Meas: W
7.1.2.1.2. Select appropriate non-cloud features using satellite imagery. STS: 13.4.2 Meas: W
7.1.2.1.3. Select appropriate cloud features using satellite imagery. STS: 13.4.2 Meas: W
7.1.2.1.4. Relate advantages and limitations to microwave satellite products. STS: 13.4
Meas: W
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7.1.2.1.5. Relate meteorological events to satellite imagery. STS: 13.4.4, 17a Meas: W
7.1.2.1.6. Given a satellite image, depict wind flow IAW a master solution. Two instructor
assists
are allowed. STS: 13.4.5 Meas: P
7.1.2.4. Advanced Meteorology
7.1.2.4.1. Link vorticity types with their indications of vertical motions. STS: 12.9 Meas: W
7.1.2.4.2. Relate pressure systems to their characteristics and vertical structure. STS: 12.5,
13.3.1 Meas: W
7.1.2.4.3. Identify the principles of pressure system intensity changes. STS: 12.5 Meas: W
7.1.2.4.4. Relate frontal systems to their vertical structure and intensity changes. STS: 12.6
Meas: W
7.1.2.4.5. Identify principles of the wave cyclone process. STS: 12.5 Meas: W
7.1.2.4.6. Relate wind, temperature, and terrain to turbulence. STS: 12.8 Meas: W
7.1.2.4.7. Relate clouds, precipitation, and temperature to icing. STS: 12.14 Meas: W
7.1.2.4.8. Relate severe convective events and severe weather parameters to the thunderstorm
environment. STS: 12.12.1 Meas: W
7.1.2.4.9. Relate large scale heavy rain and snow events to their synoptic situations. STS:
12.12.2
Meas: W
7.1.2.6. Chart Analysis
7.1.2.6.1 Analyze upper-air charts IAW a master solution. STS: 13.8 Meas: P
7.1.2.6.2 Analyze surface charts IAW a master solution. STS: 13.7.1 Meas: P
7.1.3. Block III. Computer Analysis
7.1.3.1. Equipment/Career Field
7.1.3.1.1. Identify facts about duties in the Airman Weather Career Ladder. STS: 1.2 Meas: W
7.1.3.1.2. Identify facts about Air Force Weather Agencies. STS: 1.1, 18.1.1, 18.1.2, 18.1.3
Meas: W
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7.1.3.1.3. Identify facts about the organizational structure of the DoD/DCS Global Weather
Communications System. STS: 7.1 Meas: W
7.1.3.1.4. Identify facts about the weather tactical communications architecture. STS: 7.2
Meas: W
7.1.3.1.5. Identify facts about weather sensitivities and their impacts on military operations.
STS: 18.4.1 Meas: W
7.1.3.1.6. Identify facts about atmospheric effects on electro-optical systems. STS: 12.1.3
Meas: W
7.1.3.1.7. Identify facts about riverine (brown water) principles. STS: 16.4 Meas: W
7.1.3.1.8. Identify facts about meteorological sensors. STS: 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.5,
6.1.6, 6.1.7, 6.1.9 Meas: W
7.1.3.3. Advanced Computer Analysis
7.1.3.3.1. Given a desktop computer, navigate the NT operating system with at least 15 of the 18
checklist items satisfied. One instructor assist is allowed. STS: 7.5.2 Meas: PC
7.1.3.3.2. Identify the principles of N-TFS software applications. STS: 7.5.3 Meas: W
7.1.3.3.3. Given a desktop computer, analyze thickness features with at least 6 of the 8 checklist
items satisfied. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 13.9 Meas: P/W
7.1.3.3.4. Given a desktop computer, perform a streamline analysis with at least 6 of the 8
checklist items satisfied. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 13.10 Meas: P
7.1.3.3.5. Given a desktop computer, reanalyze surface computer products with at 6 of the 8
checklist items satisfied. One instructor assist is allowed. STS: 13.12.1 Meas: P
7.1.3.3.6. Given a desktop computer, reanalyze upper-air computer products with at least 9 of
the 12 checklist items satisfied. One instructor assist is allowed. STS: 13.12.2 Meas: P
7.1.3.3.7. Given a desktop computer, analyze for convective severe weather parameters with at
least 6 of the 8 checklist items satisfied. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 13.13.1
Meas: P/W
7.1.3.3.8. Given a desktop computer, analyze for non-convective severe weather parameters
with at least 6 of the 8 checklist items satisfied. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS:
13.13.2 Meas: P/W
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7.1.3.3.9. Given a computer and satellite images, depict wind flow with at least 8 of the 10
checklist items satisfied. One instructor assist is allowed. STS: 13.4.5 Meas: P
7.1.4. Block IV. Radar and Forecasting
7.1.4.1. Weather Radar
7.1.4.1.1. Identify facts about radar theory. STS: 8.1 Meas: W
7.1.4.1.2. Identify facts about WSR-88D system concepts. STS: 8.2 Meas: W
7.1.4.1.3. Identify facts about product interpretation. STS: 8.3, 8.4 Meas: W
7.1.4.1.4. Given WSR-88D products, identify radar features IAW a master solution. One
instructor assist is allowed. STS: 13.19 Meas: P
7.1.4.4. Products
7.1.4.4.1. Given appropriate data and references, decode a terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF)
IAW a master solution. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 10.2.3 Meas: P/W
7.1.4.4.2 Identify procedures for decoding numerical forecast products. STS: 10.2.7 Meas: W
7.1.4.4.2. Using appropriate weather data, select the appropriate parameters from numerical
weather prediction text products IAW a master solution. Two instructor assists are allowed.
STS: 13.11.1 Meas: P/W
7.1.4.4.4 Using appropriate weather data, select appropriate parameters from mesoscale
numerical weather prediction visualization products IAW a master solution. Two instructor
assists are allowed. STS: 13.11.2 Meas: P/W
7.1.4.4.5 Using appropriate weather data, select the appropriate parameters from weather
meteogram products IAW a master solution. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 13.15
Meas: P/W
7.1.4.4.6 Given climatological references, select appropriate climatological data IAW a master
solution. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 11.2.2 Meas: P/W
7.1.4.7. Weather Feature Prognosis
7.1.4.7.1. Identify general principles for upper-air weather feature prognosis. STS: 13.6.1
Meas: W
7.1.4.7.2. Identify general principles for surface weather feature prognosis. STS: 13.5.1
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Meas: W
7.1.4.7.3. Identify components of an effective regime forecast process. STS: 17.1 Meas: W
7.1.4.9. Forecasting
7.1.4.9.1. Given analyzed computer charts, forecast synoptic weather elements IAW a master
solution. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 14.3.1 Meas: P/W
7.1.4.9.2. Given analyzed computer charts and diagrams, forecast non-convective severe weather
elements IAW a master solution. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 14.3.4 Meas: P/W
7.1.4.9.3. IAW a master solution. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 14.3.3 Meas: P/W
7.1.4.9.4. Relate changes in the atmosphere to forecasted parameters by comparing current and
forecast air-mass soundings. STS: 13.2.1 Meas: W
7.1.4.9.5. Given weather products, forecast mesoscale weather elements IAW a master solution.
One instructor assist is allowed. STS: 14.3.2 Meas: P
7.1.5. Block V. Forecasting Lab
7.1.5.1. Forecasting Lab
7.1.5.1.1 Using appropriate weather data and procedures, operate pilot-to-metro service (PMSV)
equipment with at least 10 of the 14 checklist items satisfied. Two instructor assists are allowed.
STS: 7.4 Meas: PC/W
7.1.5.1.2. Given appropriate references and two AF Form 3805’s, encode two pilot reports
(PIREPs) according to an evaluation checklist. One instructor assist is allowed. STS: 10.1.2
Meas: PC/W
7.1.5.1.3. Given appropriate data and references, encode a terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF)
according to an evaluation checklist. One instructor assist is allowed. STS: 10.1.4 Meas: PC
7.1.5.1.4. Using appropriate weather data and equipment, prepare two terminal aerodrome
forecasts (TAFs) that meet a minimum verification standard according to an evaluation checklist.
Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 14.4.1 Meas: PC/W
7.1.5.1.5. Given appropriate references and a weather scenario, prepare a weather advisory with
at least eight out of the ten checklist items satisfied. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS:
14.4.6 Meas: PC/W
7.1.5.1.6. Given appropriate references and a weather scenario, prepare a weather watch with at
least eight out of the ten checklist items satisfied. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS:
14.4.7 Meas: PC/W
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7.1.5.1.7. Given appropriate references and a weather scenario, prepare a weather warning with
at least eight out of the ten checklist items satisfied. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS:
14.4.5 Meas: PC/W
7.1.5.1.8. Using appropriate weather data and a DD Form 175-1, prepare and present a flight
weather brief according to an evaluation checklist. One instructor assist is allowed. STS: 14.6,
15.1 Meas: PC/W
7.1.5.1.9. Identify effective quality assurance program procedures. STS: 4.5.2 Meas: W
7.1.5.1.10. Given appropriate weather data and equipment, apply solar weather products to
military operations according to an evaluation checklist. Three instructor assists are allowed.
STS: 20.3.3 Meas: PC
7.1.5.1.11. Using appropriate weather data and equipment, prepare and present a shift change
briefing according to an evaluation checklist. One instructor assist is allowed. STS: 15.2 Meas:
PC
7.1.5.1.12. Using appropriate weather data and equipment, prepare two mission control forecasts
according to an evaluation checklist. Two instructor assists are allowed. STS: 14.4.3, 14.4.4
Meas: PC/W
Section C - Support Materials
8. The following list of support materials is not all-inclusive; it covers the most frequently
referenced areas.
8.1. Weather-Related Training Web Sites.
8.1.1. Primary access to career field training support materials should be HQ AFWA/DNT’s web
site. This web site (https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/) contains a large amount of training
materials, and also hyperlinks to other agencies that provide creditable training materials. The
goal for the DNT website is to serve as a one-stop shopping site for AF weather training
materials.
8.1.2. Some of the hyperlinks include training pages at our Operational Weather Squadrons,
weather schoolhouse, Weather Systems Support Cadre (WSSC) at Tinker AFB, OK (WSSC
West) and Robins AFB, GA (WSSC East), Air Force Combat Climatology Center (AFCCC), Air
Force Combat Weather Center (AFCWC), plus other federal government agencies and
universities.
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8.2. Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education, and Training
(COMET).
8.2.1. COMET is a cooperative program between the University Corporation for Atmospheric
Research (UCAR), the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the
Navy and the Air Force. AFW has been a partner for several years by contributing financial
support and receiving training modules that address the needs of the operational forecaster. A
hyperlink to COMET’s web site resides on the DNT web page.
8.2.2. HQ AFWA/DNT distributes available COMET training modules. If you need a copy of a
specific COMET module, please call DNT at DSN 271-9647.
8.3. Video Training Tapes (1/2 inch).
8.3.1. Video training tapes are available covering a wide range of weather-related subjects.
These programs are obtained by accessing the Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania Joint Visual Information
Services Distribution Activity (JVISDA) online catalog. Part of JVISDA is the Defense
Automated Visual Information System/Defense Instructional Technology Information System
(DAVIS/DITIS).
8.3.2. A hyperlink to DAVIS/DITIS is available through DNT’s web site or a JVISDA
representative can be reached at DSN 795-7283 or 7827. When doing a search of their online
catalog, type in the subject (for example: “weather forecasting” or “satellite imagery”) and
numerous training tapes will be listed for possible order.
8.4. Distance Learning.
8.4.1. AETC Distance Learning Programs are listed on 2nd Air Force web page
https:\\hq2af.keesler.af.mil\dstplearn\crsrprt.htm and cover a wide range of subjects. The
following is the current list for weather:
COURSE
NUMBER
TITLE
E6OGS15W3-000 Environmental Support of Electro Optical
Systems
CCAF
CREDIT
2
8.4.2. Other Distance Learning Programs. HQ AFWA/DNTR maintains a listing of other
distance learning programs that are available for use by trainees. This list is updated periodically
and listed on the HQ AFWA/DNT home page https://wwwmil.offutt.af.mil/afwadnt/. These are
excellent modules for unit continuation training.
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Section D - Training Course Index
9. Purpose. This section of the CFETP identifies training courses available for the specialty and
shows how the courses are used by each MAJCOM in their career field training programs.
10. Air Force In-Residence Courses.
COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LOCATION
REMARKS
E3AAR1W051 002
Staff Weather
Officer Army Indoc.
Combat Weather
Team Operations
Keesler AFB MS
E3AAR1W071A 012
Forecaster**
Keesler AFB MS
Starting 15 Oct 01
Revised Forecaster
course No entries
after FY02
Degree
E3ABR1W031A 011
Weather Forecaster
Apprentice*
Keesler AFB MS
ISC Degree
40
Keesler AFB MS
4
Keesler AFB MS
Certificate
Continue until no
longer needed
Degree
Continue until no
longer needed
Certificate
Continue until no
longer needed
Degree
Will transition to
NTFS Degree
Keesler AFB MS
Certificate
1
Keesler AFB MS
Keesler AFB MS
Degree
Degree
11
7
C5OSA15W3 001
E3ACR1W071 000
Ft Huachuca AZ
E3OZR15W3 014
Weather Craftsman*
Tropical Weather
Analysis and
Forecasting
WSR-88D PUP
Operator/Manager
Keesler AFB MS
E3OZR15W3 015
WSR-88D UCP
Operator/Manager
Keesler AFB MS
E3OZR15W3 002
E3OZR15W3 023
E3OZR15W3 025
E3OZR15W3A 002
E3OZR15W3A 000
* Initial skills training
AWDS System
Manager
Quick Reaction
Communications
Terminal III (QRCT
III)
Space Environment
Forecaster
Space Environment
Keesler AFB MS
Continue until no
longer needed
CCAF
CREDIT
** Advanced course leading to award of the A-suffix
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N/A
UNK
43
7
8
2
4
11. Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning (AFIADL) Courses.
COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
REMARKS
Current CDC 1W051 A/B
Weather Journeyman
Current CDC 1W051 C/D/E/F
Weather Journeyman
New CDC 1W051 A/B
Weather Journeyman
Supplemental Forecaster
Training
SC 1W01 A/B/C/D
Discontinue when no
longer needed
Discontinue when no
longer needed
Available Jan 2002
Deactivated
12. Exportable Courses.
MOBILE TRAINING TEAM (MTT) COURSES
None at this Time.
Section E - MAJCOM Unique Requirements
13. The following list covers the most frequently referenced MAJCOM unique courses available.
COURSE
NUMBER
2EF138/011-F47
AFSOC 142002
AFSOC 143502
AFSOC 145002
AFSOC 146002
AFSOC 147002
AFSOC 148002
AFSOC 149002
COURSE
TITLE
LOCATION
Waterborne Infiltration
Course
Latin America Orientation
Course (LAOC)
Joint Psychological Operations
Course (JPOC)
Middle East Orientation Course
(MEOC)
Cross Cultural Communications
(CCC) Course
Dynamics of International
Terrorism (DIT) Course
Crisis Response Senior Seminar
(CRSS)
Joint Special Operations
Planning Workshop (JSOPW)
TITLE
Key West NAS FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
LOCATION
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MAJCOM
MAJCOM
NUMBER
AFSOC 150002
AFSOC 151002
AFSOC 152002
AFSOC 154002
AFSOC 155002
AFSOC 157002
AFSOC 159002
AFSOC 159003
AFSPC 2501
AFSPC 2502
AFSPC 2600
AMC AMOC
E5AZA1C451-000
J5AZA1T251-001
L3AZP1C251-000
L5ASA1C451-000
L5AZA1T231-001
L5AZA1T231-003
L5AZA1T231-004
COURSE
Joint Senior Psychological
Operations Course (JSPOC)
Sub-Saharan Africa Orientation
Course (SAOC)
Asia-Pacific Orientation Course
(APOC)
Joint Special Operations Staff
Officer Course (JSOSOC)
Introduction to Special
Operations Course (ISOC)
Civil-Military Strategy For
Internal Development (CMSID)
Course
Russia, Central Europe, and
Central Asia Orientation Course
(REOC)
Joint Special Operations
Intermediate Seminar (JSOIS)
Solar Theory and Related
Principles
Solar Observing Optical
Network (SOON) Operators
Radio Solar Telescope Network
(RSTN) Operator
Air Mobility Operations
Course
Long Range Surveillance
Leaders Course
Survival, Escape, Resistance,
and Evasion (SERE)
Combat Control Static Line
Jumpmaster Course
Pathfinder
Course
Airborne
(Parachutist)
Military Free Fall Parachutist
Course
Combat Diver
Qualification
TITLE
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field FL
AFSOC
Holloman AFB NM
AFWA
Holloman AFB NM
AFWA
Holloman AFB NM
AFWA
Ft Dix NJ
AMC
Ft Benning GA
AFSOC
Ft Bragg NC
AFSOC
Pope AFB NC
AFSOC
Ft Benning GA
AFSOC
Ft Benning GA
AFSOC
Yuma AZ
AFSOC
Key West NAS FL
AFSOC
LOCATION
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MAJCOM
NUMBER
L5AZA1T251-005
L5AZA1T251-006
L5OZA31P3-013
S-V80-A
S-V86-A
S-V87-A
U.S. Army Jumpmaster
School
Military Free Fall
Jumpmaster
Ranger
Course
Combat Survival Training
Course
Water Survival School Parachuting
Arctic Survival
Training
Special Forces Jumpmaster
Course
Jungle Warfare Course
Ft Bragg NC
AFSOC
Yuma AZ
AFSOC
Ft Benning GA
AFSOC
Fairchild AFB WA
AFSOC
Tyndall AFB FL
AFSOC
Eielson AFB AK
AFSOC
Conducted in-house
at various locations
Conducted in-house
at various locations
Desert Warfare Course
Conducted in-house
at various locations
Mountain Warfare Course
Conducted in-house
at various locations
High Altitude Physiology (HAP) Conducted in-house
Training
at various locations
European Theater Weather
Sembach
Orientation (ETWO)
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AFSOC
AFSOC
AFSOC
AFSOC
AFSOC
USAFE